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Yolk vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yolk and Hamburger

  • Yolk has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 346% more than Hamburger.
  • Hamburger has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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
4
:
Contains more Calcium +26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +107.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +107.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.88

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
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22254.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22254.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +571.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.08
Equal in Other - 1.79
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +571.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.08
Equal in Other - 1.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1006.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1006.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
1
:
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +214.3%
Contains more Glucose +544.4%
Contains more Fructose +2800%
Contains more Lactose +85.7%
Contains more Maltose +757.1%
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +214.3%
Contains more Glucose +544.4%
Contains more Fructose +2800%
Contains more Lactose +85.7%
Contains more Maltose +757.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 15.86g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 26.54g 14.36g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 322kcal 295kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0.56g 4.15g Yolk
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 129mg 102mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 5mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 390mg 136mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 48mg 414mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.055mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.25mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.31mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.203mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.44µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.687mg 0.666mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.716mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.319mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.378mg 0.37mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.677mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.823mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 1085mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 5.096g Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 5.495g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.38g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1038mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals

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

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.