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Yolk vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yolk and Lamb?

  • Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, Folate, and Phosphorus, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 329% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types 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
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +658.8%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains more Zinc +93.9%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +658.8%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains more Zinc +93.9%
Contains more Copper +54.5%

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
8
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Folate +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +557.1%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Folate +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +557.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +107.3%
Contains more Protein +54.6%
Equal in Water - 53.72
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +107.3%
Contains more Protein +54.6%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.83
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 26.54g 20.94g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 0g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 294kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0g Lamb
Calcium 129mg 17mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 1.88mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 390mg 188mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 48mg 72mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.055mg 0.022mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 26.4µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.14mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 2IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.1µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.1mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.25mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.66mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.13mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 18µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.687mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.399mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.217mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.378mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.949mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.416mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 1085mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 9.551g 8.83g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 8.82g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.51g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
90%
Yolk
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 988mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.