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Yolk vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between yolk and matzo

  • Matzo has less choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, selenium, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Matzo is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Crackers, matzo, 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
5
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%
Matzo
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +892.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more IronIron +15.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1081.8%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg

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
10
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%
Matzo
2
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% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +758.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +7494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16116.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
4
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
Matzo
1
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1795.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1116.5%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2231.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Matzo
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9142.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Matzo DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 10.8mg 147%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.443mg 51%
Phosphorus 390mg 89mg 43%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.226g 42%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Fats 26.54g 1.4g 39%
Selenium 56µg 36.9µg 35%
Folate 146µg 17µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.127g 29%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Carbs 3.59g 83.7g 27%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.65mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3.892mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.603g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.387mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.291mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.115mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.06mg 17%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.68mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Protein 15.86g 10g 12%
Calcium 129mg 13mg 12%
Iron 2.73mg 3.16mg 5%
Magnesium 5mg 25mg 5%
Calories 322kcal 395kcal 4%
Sodium 48mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg 2%
Net carbs 3.59g 80.7g N/A
Potassium 109mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.213mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.