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Yolk vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yolk and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Yolk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B1; however, Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin C.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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
9
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 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +173%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +875%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11566.7%

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
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +734.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3691.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Phosphorus 390mg 40mg 50%
Saturated fat 9.551g 43%
Fats 26.54g 0.7g 40%
Vitamin A 381µg 36µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.04mg 38%
Folate 146µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 28%
Protein 15.86g 1.9g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Iron 2.73mg 1mg 22%
Zinc 2.3mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2.8mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Calories 322kcal 53kcal 13%
Calcium 129mg 9mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.11mg 6%
Potassium 109mg 3%
Carbs 3.59g 11.2g 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 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 Peruvian groundcherry
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry 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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.