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Yolk vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yolk and french fries

  • French fries have less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and folate than yolk.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than french fries.
  • French fries have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of french fries is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more IronIron +237%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.1%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +386.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2128.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12416.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.372mg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +362.4%
Contains more FatsFats +80.2%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1054.3%
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk French fries DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 36.8mg 142%
Selenium 56µg 0.9µg 100%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.58mg 48%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.039mg 38%
Phosphorus 390mg 125mg 38%
Saturated fat 9.551g 2.336g 33%
Folate 146µg 30µg 29%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Protein 15.86g 3.43g 25%
Iron 2.73mg 0.81mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3.004mg 19%
Fats 26.54g 14.73g 18%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.5mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 5.969g 14%
Potassium 109mg 579mg 14%
Carbs 3.59g 41.44g 13%
Calcium 129mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 11.2µg 9%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.247mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 5.398g 8%
Sodium 48mg 210mg 7%
Magnesium 5mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1.67mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.372mg 2%
Calories 322kcal 312kcal 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.