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Yolk vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Molasses different?

  • Yolk is higher in Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Molasses are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 362% higher.
  • Molasses have less Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Molasses are the varieties used 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
3
:
Contains more Phosphorus +1158.1%
Contains more Zinc +693.1%
Contains more Selenium +214.6%
Contains more Calcium +58.9%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Magnesium +4740%
Contains more Potassium +1243.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Copper +532.5%
Contains more Manganese +2681.8%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +1158.1%
Contains more Zinc +693.1%
Contains more Selenium +214.6%
Contains more Calcium +58.9%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Magnesium +4740%
Contains more Potassium +1243.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Copper +532.5%
Contains more Manganese +2681.8%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +271.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%
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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +271.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26440%
Contains more Water +139.2%
Contains more Carbs +1981.6%
Contains more Other +94.1%
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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26440%
Contains more Water +139.2%
Contains more Carbs +1981.6%
Contains more Other +94.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8308%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8308%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41900%
Contains more Glucose +6522.2%
Contains more Fructose +18171.4%
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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41900%
Contains more Glucose +6522.2%
Contains more Fructose +18171.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 15.86g 0g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.1g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 322kcal 290kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0.56g 74.72g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.73mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 5mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 390mg 31mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 48mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 2.3mg 0.29mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.055mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 56µg 17.8µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.041mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.002mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.804mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 146µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.032g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.05g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.533g)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.