Yolk vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yolk and ground beef
- Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin D, folate, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, ground beef is richer in zinc.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 332% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef has 160 times less vitamin A than yolk. Yolk has 1442IU of vitamin A, while ground beef has 9IU.
- Ground beef contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +511.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.9% |
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 | +12600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +484% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1985.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1020.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +314.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +930.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 88mg | 332% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 73.2mg | 136% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 19.1µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.512mg | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 3µg | 42% |
| Folate | 146µg | 7µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 166mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 5.84mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.171mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 2IU | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 4.026mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 0.408g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 2.49µg | 23% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 15.37g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 6.073g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0.12mg | 16% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 23.87g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 7.322g | 11% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.051mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 2.27mg | 6% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.