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Yolk vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yolk and Fast food

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, however, Fast food has more Vitamin B3.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 351% more.
  • Yolk has 109 times more Vitamin D than Fast food. Yolk has 218IU of Vitamin D, while Fast food has 2IU.
  • Fast food is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +549.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg

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% 87% 52% 162% 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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2727.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +2284.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23304.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +121%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +777.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1038.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3142.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +714.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Fast food
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Fast food Opinion
Calories 322kcal 297kcal Yolk
Protein 15.86g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 26.54g 12.01g Yolk
Net carbs 3.59g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 3.59g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 1085mg 33mg Fast food
Vitamin D 218IU 2IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 129mg 62mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 197mg Fast food
Iron 2.73mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0.56g 4.88g Yolk
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.077mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 2.3mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 390mg 134mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 331mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 51IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 9µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.38mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.1µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 56µg 20.3µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.363mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.53mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.212mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.89µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 146µg 80µg Yolk
Trans Fat 0.514g Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 34.4mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 4.493g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 4.835g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.68g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.144mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.46mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.642mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.13mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.785mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.306mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.67mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.728mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.402mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.005g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.001g Yolk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Fast food
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
118%
Yolk
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1052mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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