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Yolk vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yolk and pizza

  • Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet pizza is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 356% higher.
  • Pizza contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than pizza.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +554.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg

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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +452.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57%
Contains more CholineCholine +4901.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15837.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +857.1%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Pizza DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 17mg 356%
Choline 820.2mg 16.4mg 146%
Selenium 56µg 19.9µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.42µg 64%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Vitamin A 381µg 69µg 35%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Fats 26.54g 9.69g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.195mg 26%
Phosphorus 390mg 216mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3.825mg 24%
Sodium 48mg 598mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 2.608g 23%
Saturated fat 9.551g 4.465g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.08mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.39mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.681g 17%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.36mg 13%
Folate 146µg 93µg 13%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.83mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Carbs 3.59g 33.33g 10%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.34mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Protein 15.86g 11.39g 9%
Calcium 129mg 188mg 6%
Magnesium 5mg 24mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 6.7µg 5%
Calories 322kcal 266kcal 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.105mg 3%
Iron 2.73mg 2.48mg 3%
Potassium 109mg 172mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 0.07g 1g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +173.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +828.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.4%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.3%

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
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +185.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +333.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1328.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +500%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1400%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +85.7%

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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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.