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Yolk vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yolk and Potato?

  • Yolk is richer than Potato in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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
5
:
5
Potato
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Phosphorus +584.2%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Selenium +13900%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +289.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Phosphorus +584.2%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Selenium +13900%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +289.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Yolk
9
:
3
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +72000%
Contains more Vitamin E +25700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4320.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +185.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +72000%
Contains more Vitamin E +25700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4320.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
2
Potato
Contains more Protein +673.7%
Contains more Fats +29388.9%
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Carbs +387.2%
Contains more Water +51.5%
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% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +673.7%
Contains more Fats +29388.9%
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Carbs +387.2%
Contains more Water +51.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +586800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9909.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +586800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9909.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
4
Potato
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +142.9%
Contains more Glucose +72.2%
Contains more Fructose +271.4%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +142.9%
Contains more Glucose +72.2%
Contains more Fructose +271.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 15.39g Potato
Protein 15.86g 2.05g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.09g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 17.49g Potato
Calories 322kcal 77kcal Yolk
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.07g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.56g 0.82g Yolk
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 129mg 12mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.81mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 390mg 57mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 48mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 2.3mg 0.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.055mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 56µg 0.4µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 2IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.01mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.081mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.032mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.295mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.298mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 15µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.021mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.067mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.066mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.098mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.107mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.032mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.081mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.103mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.035mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Potato
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.002g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.042g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
90%
Yolk
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.