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Yolk vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yolk and cocoa solids

  • Yolk has more choline, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 412% more than yolk.
  • Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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
Yolk
1
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +9880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1298.2%
Contains more IronIron +407.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4819.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6876.4%
~equal in Calcium ~128mg

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
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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2480%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1077.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +356.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +6735%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9004.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +257.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +93.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1643.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1512.8%
Contains more OtherOther +241.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +855.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 3.788mg 412%
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Manganese 0.055mg 3.837mg 164%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Choline 820.2mg 12mg 147%
Iron 2.73mg 13.86mg 139%
Magnesium 5mg 499mg 118%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Selenium 56µg 14.3µg 76%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.254mg 55%
Phosphorus 390mg 734mg 49%
Potassium 109mg 1524mg 42%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Zinc 2.3mg 6.81mg 41%
Folate 146µg 32µg 29%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.44g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.241mg 22%
Fats 26.54g 13.7g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 4.57g 18%
Carbs 3.59g 57.9g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.118mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.1mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2.185mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.078mg 8%
Saturated fat 9.551g 8.07g 7%
Protein 15.86g 19.6g 7%
Calories 322kcal 228kcal 5%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 48mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 20.9g N/A
Calcium 129mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.339mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.481g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.