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Yolk vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yolk and soybean meal

  • Yolk is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet soybean meal is richer in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • Soybean meal contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than soybean meal.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Soy meal, defatted, 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
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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 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1597%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6020%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2184.4%
Contains more IronIron +401.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2497.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6809.1%

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% 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 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10679.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.5%
~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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +1010.5%
Contains more WaterWater +653.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +899.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.2%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2769.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Soybean meal DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Copper 0.077mg 2mg 214%
Manganese 0.055mg 3.8mg 163%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Iron 2.73mg 13.7mg 137%
Selenium 56µg 3.3µg 96%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Magnesium 5mg 306mg 72%
Potassium 109mg 2490mg 70%
Protein 15.86g 49.2g 67%
Phosphorus 390mg 701mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.691mg 43%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.268g 42%
Vitamin A 381µg 2µg 42%
Folate 146µg 303µg 39%
Fats 26.54g 2.39g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.409g 28%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Zinc 2.3mg 5.06mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.045g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.251mg 21%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.976mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.569mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2.587mg 16%
Calcium 129mg 244mg 12%
Carbs 3.59g 35.89g 11%
Sodium 48mg 3mg 2%
Calories 322kcal 337kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 35.89g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 1.212mg 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 Soybean meal
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
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.283g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal 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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.