Yolk vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yolk and pancake different?
- Yolk is higher than pancake in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 342% more than pancake.
- Yolk contains 9 times more vitamin B12 than pancake. Yolk contains 1.95µg of vitamin B12, while pancake contains 0.22µg.
- Pancake is lower in cholesterol.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index (66) than yolk (0).
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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.
Contains more IronIron | +51.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +310.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +605.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +638.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +660.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +786.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +284.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6429.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +173.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +688.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
~equal in
Water
~52.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +374.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.447g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 1085mg | 59mg | 342% |
Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
Selenium | 56µg | 14.9µg | 75% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0.22µg | 72% |
Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.405mg | 52% |
Vitamin A | 381µg | 54µg | 36% |
Saturated fat | 9.551g | 2.122g | 34% |
Phosphorus | 390mg | 159mg | 33% |
Vitamin D | 218IU | 27% | |
Folate | 146µg | 38µg | 27% |
Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
Fats | 26.54g | 9.7g | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 2.474g | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.046mg | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.281mg | 19% |
Protein | 15.86g | 6.4g | 19% |
Sodium | 48mg | 439mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 17% | |
Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.56mg | 16% |
Iron | 2.73mg | 1.8mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 1.567mg | 10% |
Calcium | 129mg | 219mg | 9% |
Carbs | 3.59g | 28.3g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
Calories | 322kcal | 227kcal | 5% |
Copper | 0.077mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 16mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 4.447g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 109mg | 132mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 3.59g | 28.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.687mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.217mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.949mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%

42%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1026mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.429g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pancake is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.