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Yolk vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yolk and macadamia?

  • Yolk is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and folate, yet macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, and fiber.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Macadamia contains less cholesterol.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1455.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.6%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +881.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7410.9%

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%
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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +579%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10204.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3746.3%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +185.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +401.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 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 +6228.6%
~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 Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Macadamia DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Manganese 0.055mg 4.131mg 177%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 58.877g 118%
Selenium 56µg 3.6µg 95%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 1.195mg 85%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Fats 26.54g 75.77g 76%
Copper 0.077mg 0.756mg 75%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.758mg 45%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Folate 146µg 11µg 34%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Magnesium 5mg 130mg 30%
Phosphorus 390mg 188mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.162mg 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Calories 322kcal 718kcal 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.502g 18%
Protein 15.86g 7.91g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2.473mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.54mg 14%
Iron 2.73mg 3.69mg 12%
Saturated fat 9.551g 12.061g 11%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.3mg 9%
Potassium 109mg 368mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.275mg 6%
Calcium 129mg 85mg 4%
Carbs 3.59g 13.82g 3%
Sodium 48mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.195mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.