Yolk vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yolk and true morels
- Yolk has more selenium, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, true morels are higher in iron, copper, and manganese.
- True morels cover your daily iron needs 118% more than yolk.
- True morels have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of true morels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Mushrooms, morel, raw.
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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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2445.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +277.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +346.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +711.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +967.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +579.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1522.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9283.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 1085mg | 362% | |
Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
Iron | 2.73mg | 12.18mg | 118% |
Selenium | 56µg | 2.2µg | 98% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 81% | |
Copper | 0.077mg | 0.625mg | 61% |
Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.44mg | 51% |
Saturated fat | 9.551g | 0.065g | 43% |
Vitamin A | 381µg | 0µg | 42% |
Fats | 26.54g | 0.57g | 40% |
Folate | 146µg | 9µg | 34% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 0.052g | 29% |
Phosphorus | 390mg | 194mg | 28% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 0.433g | 25% |
Protein | 15.86g | 3.12g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.205mg | 25% |
Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.587mg | 23% |
Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.136mg | 16% |
Calories | 322kcal | 31kcal | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 2.252mg | 14% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
Potassium | 109mg | 411mg | 9% |
Calcium | 129mg | 43mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 19mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 5.1µg | 2% |
Zinc | 2.3mg | 2.03mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 218IU | 206IU | 2% |
Sodium | 48mg | 21mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.59g | 5.1g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.59g | 2.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | 0.6g | 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 | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +408.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4556.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +71.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22473.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +870.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +233.3% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g