Yolk vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between yolk and shortbread?
- Yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, yet shortbread is higher in vitamin B3.
- Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.
- The glycemic index of yolk is lower.
We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CalciumCalcium | +892.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +490.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +803.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +614.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +831.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +393% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13545.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1471.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 0mg | 362% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 0.9mg | 149% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 6.2µg | 91% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.321mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 66mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 8.326g | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 0IU | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.071mg | 21% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 5.37g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 63.78g | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Folate | 146µg | 81µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.49mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.314mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.353mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.393mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 353mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 6.708g | 13% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 514kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 8.105g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 2.98mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 2.44mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 26.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 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 | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1353.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1676.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +29885.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +328.6% |
