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Yolk vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yolk and hazelnut

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B1,2, and vitamin B5; however, hazelnut is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than hazelnut.
  • Hazelnut has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of hazelnut is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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
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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +523.9%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2140.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11127.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.45mg

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
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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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1698.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1928.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more WaterWater +885.1%
Contains more FatsFats +128.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.2%
Contains more OtherOther +34.7%
~equal in Protein ~14.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +157.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5900%
~equal in Fructose ~0.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Hazelnut DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Manganese 0.055mg 6.175mg 266%
Copper 0.077mg 1.725mg 183%
Choline 820.2mg 45.6mg 141%
Selenium 56µg 2.4µg 97%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 45.652g 85%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 15.03mg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Fats 26.54g 60.75g 53%
Vitamin A 381µg 1µg 42%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.918mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.643mg 39%
Fiber 0g 9.7g 39%
Magnesium 5mg 163mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.113mg 32%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 7.92g 25%
Iron 2.73mg 4.7mg 25%
Saturated fat 9.551g 4.464g 23%
Potassium 109mg 680mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.563mg 16%
Calories 322kcal 628kcal 15%
Phosphorus 390mg 290mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.8mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 14.2µg 11%
Folate 146µg 113µg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Carbs 3.59g 16.7g 4%
Protein 15.86g 14.95g 2%
Calcium 129mg 114mg 2%
Sodium 48mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 2.3mg 2.45mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 7g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.34g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 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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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.087g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients

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

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