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Yolk vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yolk and cauliflower

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and vitamin B2; however, cauliflower is richer in vitamin C.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cauliflower, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yolk
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +486.4%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +751.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +786.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yolk
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1751.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +726%
Contains more FatsFats +9378.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +76%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13461.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
4
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +422.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1285.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Cauliflower DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 44.3mg 141%
Selenium 56µg 0.6µg 101%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Phosphorus 390mg 44mg 49%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.667mg 46%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.13g 43%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Fats 26.54g 0.28g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.06mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.034g 29%
Iron 2.73mg 0.42mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.031g 28%
Protein 15.86g 1.92g 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Folate 146µg 57µg 22%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.27mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.08mg 17%
Calories 322kcal 25kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.184mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 15.5µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.05mg 11%
Calcium 129mg 22mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 109mg 299mg 6%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.155mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.039mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.507mg 3%
Magnesium 5mg 15mg 2%
Fructose 0.07g 0.97g 1%
Sodium 48mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 4.97g 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Yolk
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.