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Yolk vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yolk and Parmesan?

  • Yolk is higher in Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin D, yet Parmesan is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 333% more.
  • Yolk has 58 times more Choline than Parmesan. While Yolk has 820.2mg of Choline, Parmesan has only 14.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Parmesan is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, parmesan, grated types 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.
Yolk
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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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more IronIron +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%

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
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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% 87% 52% 162% 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 0% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +5717%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +130.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.5%
Contains more OtherOther +322.4%
~equal in Fats ~27.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Parmesan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Parmesan Opinion
Calories 322kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 15.86g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 26.54g 27.84g Parmesan
Net carbs 3.59g 13.91g Parmesan
Carbs 3.59g 13.91g Parmesan
Cholesterol 1085mg 86mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 218IU 21IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 129mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 109mg 180mg Parmesan
Iron 2.73mg 0.49mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.07g Parmesan
Copper 0.077mg 0.04mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 390mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 48mg 1804mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 974IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 262µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.53mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.5µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 56µg 34.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.026mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.358mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.08mg Parmesan
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.45mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.081mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.4µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.7µg Parmesan
Folate 146µg 6µg Yolk
Trans Fat 0.876g Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 14.1mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 15.371g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 7.13g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.386g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 0.687mg 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 1.399mg 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 1.217mg 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.378mg 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 0.949mg 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.416mg 0.806mg Parmesan
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Parmesan
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
118%
Yolk
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan 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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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