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Yolk vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yolk and crouton?

  • Yolk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin A, yet crouton is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in crouton is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yolk is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Croutons, plain types 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.
Yolk
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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%

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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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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +597%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22562.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~132µg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +302.1%
Contains more WaterWater +851.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1947.4%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Crouton DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.429mg 51%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Phosphorus 390mg 115mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.623mg 37%
Saturated fat 9.551g 1.51g 37%
Selenium 56µg 37.5µg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 5.439mg 34%
Fats 26.54g 6.6g 31%
Sodium 48mg 698mg 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.026mg 25%
Carbs 3.59g 73.5g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 3.059g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.272mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.273g 20%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.5mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Iron 2.73mg 4.08mg 17%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.89mg 13%
Copper 0.077mg 0.163mg 10%
Protein 15.86g 11.9g 8%
Magnesium 5mg 31mg 6%
Calcium 129mg 76mg 5%
Calories 322kcal 407kcal 4%
Folate 146µg 132µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 68.4g N/A
Potassium 109mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.255mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.041g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.