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Yolk vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Gratin different?

  • Yolk is higher than Gratin in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 354% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types were used in this article.

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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
Yolk
6
:
4
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1974.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +263.3%
Contains more Copper +107.8%
Contains more Manganese +192.7%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1974.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +263.3%
Contains more Copper +107.8%
Contains more Manganese +192.7%
Equal in Calcium - 119

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
Yolk
10
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +672.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.1%
Contains more Folate +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4037.5%
Yolk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +672.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.1%
Contains more Folate +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4037.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Protein +213.4%
Contains more Fats +249.7%
Contains more Carbs +213.9%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Yolk
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
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +213.4%
Contains more Fats +249.7%
Contains more Carbs +213.9%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Other +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
1
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1423.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1423.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 15.86g 5.06g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 7.59g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 322kcal 132kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Gratin
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 129mg 119mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.64mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 390mg 113mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 48mg 433mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.69mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.055mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 56µg 2.7µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 264IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 64µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.064mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.116mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.387mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.174mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 11µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.07mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.192mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.284mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.443mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.381mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.117mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.254mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.325mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.151mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 23mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 9.551g 4.733g Gratin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 2.149g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.276g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Yolk
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.