Yolk vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yolk and sugar
- The amount of choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin D in yolk is higher than in sugar.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than sugar.
- Sugar contains less cholesterol.
- Sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar is 65, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Sugars, granulated.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5360% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2678.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +261450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2685% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +142471.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 0mg | 362% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 0mg | 149% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 0.6µg | 101% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 0mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 0g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 0g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.019mg | 39% |
| Folate | 146µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 0.05mg | 34% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 0g | 32% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 99.98g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 0g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 0g | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 0IU | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.01mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.007mg | 8% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 387kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 0mg | 0% |
| 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 | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.9)