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Yolk vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yolk and mustard

  • Mustard contains less choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin B2 than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mustard is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of mustard is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.8%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +860%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +667.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7520%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1077.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1985.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +3561.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2254.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.177mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +324.1%
Contains more FatsFats +694.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more WaterWater +60%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +437.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +443.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +200%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +161.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +228.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Mustard DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 22.4mg 145%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.254mg 55%
Sodium 48mg 1104mg 46%
Vitamin A 381µg 5µg 42%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.214g 42%
Selenium 56µg 33.5µg 41%
Phosphorus 390mg 108mg 40%
Fats 26.54g 3.34g 36%
Folate 146µg 7µg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.07mg 35%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 2.182g 24%
Protein 15.86g 3.74g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.774g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.07mg 22%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.422mg 16%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.36mg 15%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.64mg 15%
Iron 2.73mg 1.61mg 14%
Calories 322kcal 60kcal 13%
Magnesium 5mg 48mg 10%
Calcium 129mg 63mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.565mg 3%
Potassium 109mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 5.83g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.92g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.074mg 0%
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.177mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.337g)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients

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

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