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Yolk vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yolk and hash browns

  • Hash browns contain less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and folate than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in hash browns is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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
6
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +578.9%
Contains more IronIron +355%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.3%

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.
Yolk
9
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% 127% 52% 81% 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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +686.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4507.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7558.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1314.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.62mg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +514.7%
Contains more FatsFats +55.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +704.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.2%
~equal in Water ~49.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
1
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
4
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
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +242.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Hash browns
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Hash browns DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 17.8mg 146%
Selenium 56µg 0.4µg 101%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.38mg 52%
Phosphorus 390mg 98mg 42%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.038mg 38%
Folate 146µg 12µg 34%
Saturated fat 9.551g 2.54g 32%
Protein 15.86g 2.58g 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Iron 2.73mg 0.6mg 27%
Sodium 48mg 566mg 23%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.36mg 18%
Fats 26.54g 17.04g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.186mg 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Calcium 129mg 19mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.838mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 7.827g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 5.665g 10%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 9.9µg 8%
Carbs 3.59g 28.88g 8%
Potassium 109mg 355mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.158mg 4%
Magnesium 5mg 21mg 4%
Calories 322kcal 272kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.137mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg 3%
Net carbs 3.59g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 2.58mg 2.62mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Hash browns
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
114%
Yolk
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.56 g)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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