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Yolk vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Greek yogurt different?

  • Yolk is higher than Greek yogurt in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Folate.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 357% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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
7
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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +511.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.1%

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% 87% 52% 162% 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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9513.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +803.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2820%
Contains more CholineCholine +5331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.2%
Contains more FatsFats +430.8%
Contains more OtherOther +136.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +449.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +796.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 322kcal 97kcal Yolk
Protein 15.86g 9g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 5g Yolk
Net carbs 3.59g 3.98g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.59g 3.98g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 1085mg 13mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Greek yogurt
Calcium 129mg 100mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 141mg Greek yogurt
Iron 2.73mg 0mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 4g Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.017mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.52mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 135mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 1442IU 15IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 2µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.01mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.009mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 9.7µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.023mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.278mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.208mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.331mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.063mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.75µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Yolk
Folate 146µg 5µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 15.1mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 2.395g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 2.136g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.469g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.004g Yolk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Greek yogurt
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
118%
Yolk
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1072mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.