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Yolk vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yolk and scallion?

  • Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin B2, yet scallion is richer in vitamin K.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Scallion contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than scallion.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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
5
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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.2%
Contains more IronIron +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +489.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +954.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.083mg

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +662%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +14289.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2087.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29471.4%

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +766.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13868.4%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.5%
Contains more WaterWater +71.7%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43374.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5581.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Scallion DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 207µg 172%
Choline 820.2mg 5.7mg 148%
Selenium 56µg 0.6µg 101%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.075mg 58%
Phosphorus 390mg 37mg 50%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.032g 43%
Fats 26.54g 0.19g 41%
Vitamin A 381µg 50µg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.08mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.027g 29%
Protein 15.86g 1.83g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.074g 28%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.061mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Folate 146µg 64µg 21%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.39mg 17%
Iron 2.73mg 1.48mg 16%
Calories 322kcal 32kcal 15%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.55mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.055mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Calcium 129mg 72mg 6%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.16mg 5%
Potassium 109mg 276mg 5%
Magnesium 5mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.525mg 3%
Sodium 48mg 16mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.083mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 7.34g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.032mg 0%
Fructose 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 Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.