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Yolk vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yolk and asparagus?

  • Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin B2, yet asparagus is richer in vitamin K.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Asparagus contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than asparagus.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Asparagus, raw 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
5
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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2334.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.3%

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
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +902.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +991.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +5026.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5842.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +620.9%
Contains more FatsFats +22016.7%
Contains more OtherOther +193.1%
Contains more WaterWater +78.2%
~equal in Carbs ~3.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8308%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +228.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +261.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1328.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Asparagus DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 16mg 146%
Selenium 56µg 2.3µg 98%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.274mg 54%
Phosphorus 390mg 52mg 48%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.04g 43%
Fats 26.54g 0.12g 41%
Vitamin A 381µg 38µg 38%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 41.6µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.141mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.05g 28%
Protein 15.86g 2.2g 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Folate 146µg 52µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.091mg 20%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.54mg 16%
Calories 322kcal 20kcal 15%
Copper 0.077mg 0.189mg 12%
Calcium 129mg 24mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1.13mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Iron 2.73mg 2.14mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.978mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.158mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.143mg 3%
Potassium 109mg 202mg 3%
Sodium 48mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Fructose 0.07g 1g 1%
Carbs 3.59g 3.88g 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.049mg 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 Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.511g)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.