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Yolk vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yolk and oats

  • Yolk has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B5; however, oats are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than oats.
  • Oats have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of oats is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Oats.

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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
2
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%
Oats
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +713%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8838.2%

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%
Oats
2
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3904.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Oats
3
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +284.6%
Contains more WaterWater +536.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1746%
~equal in Protein ~16.89g
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
Oats
1
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +438.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Oats DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Manganese 0.055mg 4.916mg 211%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Copper 0.077mg 0.626mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.763mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Magnesium 5mg 177mg 41%
Saturated fat 9.551g 1.217g 38%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.349mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.139mg 30%
Fats 26.54g 6.9g 30%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Iron 2.73mg 4.72mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 2.178g 24%
Folate 146µg 56µg 23%
Carbs 3.59g 66.27g 21%
Phosphorus 390mg 523mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.119mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Zinc 2.3mg 3.97mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 2.535g 11%
Potassium 109mg 429mg 9%
Calcium 129mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.961mg 6%
Calories 322kcal 389kcal 3%
Protein 15.86g 16.89g 2%
Sodium 48mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.405mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Oats
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
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.