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Yolk vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yolk and gingerbread

  • Yolk has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, while gingerbread has more manganese.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 351% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 33 times less vitamin B12 than yolk. Yolk contains 1.95µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread contains 0.06µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gingerbread is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +489.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +622.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1141.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2621.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +697.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7141.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.19mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +306.7%
Contains more FatsFats +61.8%
Contains more WaterWater +86.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1270.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
1
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% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.216g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 32mg 351%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.06µg 79%
Selenium 56µg 16.3µg 72%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.375mg 52%
Phosphorus 390mg 54mg 48%
Vitamin A 381µg 14µg 41%
Folate 146µg 33µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.162mg 28%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.683mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.551g 4.122g 25%
Protein 15.86g 3.9g 24%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.39mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Fats 26.54g 16.4g 16%
Magnesium 5mg 70mg 15%
Carbs 3.59g 49.2g 15%
Copper 0.077mg 0.195mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 7.124g 12%
Sodium 48mg 327mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.738mg 11%
Potassium 109mg 439mg 10%
Calcium 129mg 71mg 6%
Calories 322kcal 356kcal 2%
Iron 2.73mg 2.88mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 4.216g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.