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Yolk vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yolk and cheeseburgers

  • Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin D, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 347% higher.
  • Yolk contains 109 times more vitamin D than cheeseburgers. Yolk contains 218IU of vitamin D, while cheeseburgers contain 2IU.
  • Cheeseburgers contain less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.5%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

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
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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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +662%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +2738.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21637.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +877.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2671.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +928.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +557.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 43mg 347%
Choline 820.2mg 28.9mg 144%
Selenium 56µg 19.6µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.76µg 50%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.545mg 49%
Vitamin A 381µg 50µg 37%
Phosphorus 390mg 161mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 5.217mg 32%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.1µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 2IU 27%
Sodium 48mg 515mg 20%
Folate 146µg 70µg 19%
Fats 26.54g 14.72g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.658g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 5.413g 16%
Saturated fat 9.551g 6.473g 14%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.52mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.363mg 13%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.316mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.293mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.228mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Carbs 3.59g 28.03g 8%
Magnesium 5mg 26mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg 4%
Potassium 109mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.2µg 3%
Zinc 2.3mg 2.49mg 2%
Fructose 0.07g 1.94g 2%
Calories 322kcal 308kcal 1%
Protein 15.86g 16.51g 1%
Calcium 129mg 119mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 26.03g N/A
Iron 2.73mg 2.71mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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