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Yolk vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yolk and fortune cookie?

  • Fortune cookie has less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 361% higher.
  • Fortune cookie contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than fortune cookie.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cookies, fortune types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.9%
Contains more IronIron +89.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1014.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1831%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%

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.
Yolk
9
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% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19400%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +13570%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.182mg

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
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +277.6%
Contains more FatsFats +883%
Contains more WaterWater +553.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2239.8%

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +772.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +802.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Fortune cookie DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 2mg 361%
Choline 820.2mg 6mg 148%
Selenium 56µg 2.9µg 97%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.01µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.297mg 54%
Phosphorus 390mg 35mg 51%
Vitamin A 381µg 1µg 42%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.669g 40%
Fats 26.54g 2.7g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.13mg 31%
Carbs 3.59g 84g 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.013mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 1.345g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.466g 25%
Protein 15.86g 4.2g 23%
Folate 146µg 66µg 20%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.17mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.03mg 17%
Iron 2.73mg 1.44mg 16%
Calcium 129mg 12mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.84mg 11%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.19mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calories 322kcal 378kcal 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg 2%
Potassium 109mg 41mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.182mg 1%
Sodium 48mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 82.4g N/A
Magnesium 5mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 45.42g N/A
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.088mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Fortune cookie
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%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1083mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.