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Yolk vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, while Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 357% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Yolk contains 73 times more Vitamin D than Chinese cuisine. Yolk contains 218IU of Vitamin D, while Chinese cuisine contains 3IU.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +486.4%
Contains more Iron +145.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +735.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +167.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +486.4%
Contains more Iron +145.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +735.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +167.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin K +7228.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin K +7228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124%
Contains more Fats +400.8%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Water +50.7%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +124%
Contains more Fats +400.8%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Water +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1571.4%
Contains more Glucose +283.3%
Contains more Fructose +685.7%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1571.4%
Contains more Glucose +283.3%
Contains more Fructose +685.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 15.86g 7.08g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 5.3g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 322kcal 105kcal Yolk
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.07g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.56g 2.41g Yolk
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 129mg 22mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 1.11mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 390mg 76mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 48mg 409mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 1.5mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.049mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 56µg 6.7µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1262IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 63µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.82mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 3IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.1µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.033mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.055mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.443mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.161mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 45µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.48µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.083mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.313mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.314mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.525mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.552mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.158mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.317mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.327mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.207mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.001g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.004g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 1.217g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 2.13g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Yolk
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.