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Yolk vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yolk and orange juice

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, while orange juice has more vitamin C.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in orange juice is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of orange juice is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Orange juice, raw.

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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
7
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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1072.7%
Contains more IronIron +1265%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +4500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2194.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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
11
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 167% 3.3% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3710%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1473.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +386.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13129%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1566.7%

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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2165.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13170%
Contains more OtherOther +325%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.7%
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%

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% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32505.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10410%
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 Orange juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Orange juice DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 6.2mg 148%
Selenium 56µg 0.1µg 102%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.19mg 56%
Phosphorus 390mg 17mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.024g 43%
Fats 26.54g 0.2g 41%
Vitamin A 381µg 10µg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.03mg 38%
Iron 2.73mg 0.2mg 32%
Protein 15.86g 0.7g 30%
Folate 146µg 30µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.036g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.04g 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.04mg 24%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.05mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.04mg 17%
Calories 322kcal 45kcal 14%
Calcium 129mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.09mg 7%
Copper 0.077mg 0.044mg 4%
Potassium 109mg 200mg 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.014mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.4mg 2%
Sodium 48mg 1mg 2%
Carbs 3.59g 10.4g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 10.2g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 8.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.008mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.003mg 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 Orange juice
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
20%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.