Yolk vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yolk and chicken meat
- Yolk is richer in choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin D, folate, and phosphorus, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 332% higher.
- Yolk contains 109 times more vitamin D than chicken meat. Yolk contains 218IU of vitamin D, while chicken meat contains 2IU.
- Chicken meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +760% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.6% |
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 | +693.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2820% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1144.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +242.9% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-585.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 88mg | 332% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 65.9mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0.3µg | 69% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 23.9µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 8.487mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 1.03mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 48µg | 37% |
| Folate | 146µg | 5µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 182mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.168mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 2IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 3.79g | 26% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 27.3g | 23% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 13.6g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.26mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 5.34g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0.27mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 2.97g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 1.94mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)