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Yolk vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yolk and Sweet potato

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2, however, Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +347.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +729.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Selenium +9233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +209.2%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +369.1%
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +347.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +729.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Selenium +9233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +209.2%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +369.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +883.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2220.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +883.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2220.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +910.2%
Contains more Fats +52980%
Contains more Other +73.5%
Contains more Carbs +460.4%
Contains more Water +47.7%
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +910.2%
Contains more Fats +52980%
Contains more Other +73.5%
Contains more Carbs +460.4%
Contains more Water +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1173700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29928.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1173700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29928.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3500%
Contains more Glucose +433.3%
Contains more Fructose +900%
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
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 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 +3500%
Contains more Glucose +433.3%
Contains more Fructose +900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Sweet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 15.86g 1.57g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.05g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 322kcal 86kcal Yolk
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.07g 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.56g 4.18g Yolk
Fiber 0g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 129mg 30mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.61mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 390mg 47mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 48mg 55mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.055mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 56µg 0.6µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.26mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.078mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.061mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.8mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.209mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 11µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.031mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.083mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.055mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.092mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.066mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.029mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.089mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.086mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.031mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.018g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.001g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.014g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Sweet 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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet 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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.