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.
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% |
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
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% |
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Protein
~16.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
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
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
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% |