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Yolk vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yolk and tomato paste

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, and folate, while tomato paste has more copper.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tomato paste is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of tomato paste is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +369.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +956.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +830.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +374%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +449.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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
9
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2030.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12716.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1528.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5546.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17419.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2527.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +328.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3094.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +8257.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Tomato paste
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 Tomato paste DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 38.5mg 142%
Selenium 56µg 5.3µg 92%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.142mg 57%
Phosphorus 390mg 83mg 44%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.1g 43%
Fats 26.54g 0.47g 40%
Vitamin A 381µg 76µg 34%
Folate 146µg 12µg 34%
Copper 0.077mg 0.365mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.153mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.067g 29%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.16g 27%
Potassium 109mg 1014mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Protein 15.86g 4.32g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3.076mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.63mg 15%
Calories 322kcal 82kcal 12%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 4.3mg 11%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.302mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.216mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.06mg 10%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 11.4µg 9%
Calcium 129mg 36mg 9%
Magnesium 5mg 42mg 9%
Fructose 0.07g 5.85g 7%
Carbs 3.59g 18.91g 5%
Iron 2.73mg 2.98mg 3%
Net carbs 3.59g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Sodium 48mg 59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.071mg 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 Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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