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Yolk vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yolk and tamarind?

  • Yolk is richer than tamarind in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yolk is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Tamarinds, 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
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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4207.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.8mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2480%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +942.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +9437.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +466.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4323.3%
Contains more WaterWater +66.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1640.9%
Contains more OtherOther +58.8%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6385.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7025.4%
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 Tamarind
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Tamarind DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 8.6mg 148%
Selenium 56µg 1.3µg 99%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.143mg 57%
Vitamin A 381µg 2µg 42%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.272g 42%
Phosphorus 390mg 113mg 40%
Fats 26.54g 0.6g 40%
Folate 146µg 14µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.181g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.152mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.059g 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Protein 15.86g 2.8g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.066mg 22%
Magnesium 5mg 92mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.428mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.1mg 20%
Carbs 3.59g 62.5g 20%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.1mg 17%
Potassium 109mg 628mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.938mg 12%
Calcium 129mg 74mg 6%
Calories 322kcal 239kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.8µg 2%
Sodium 48mg 28mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.086mg 1%
Iron 2.73mg 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 38.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.279g)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.