Yolk vs. Goose egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yolk and goose egg
- Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin A, yet goose egg is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for goose egg is 131% higher.
- Yolk contains 3 times more vitamin D than goose egg. Yolk contains 218IU of vitamin D, while goose egg contains 66IU.
- Goose egg contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Egg, goose, whole, fresh, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +161.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 5.1µg | 131% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 263.4mg | 101% |
| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 852mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 36.9µg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 3.595g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 208mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 1.759mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 187µg | 22% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 13.27g | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 1.7µg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 66IU | 19% |
| Folate | 146µg | 76µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 1.672g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 5.747g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 3.64mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.382mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.236mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 1.33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 1.29mg | 9% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 185kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 13.87g | 4% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.147mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 1.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0.797mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0.647mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goose egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goose egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goose egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Goose egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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