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Yolk vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yolk and turkey eggs?

  • Yolk is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, yet turkey eggs are richer in iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 51% higher.
  • Yolk has 3 times more vitamin B6 than turkey eggs. Yolk has 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while turkey eggs have 0.131mg.
  • Turkey eggs contain less saturated fat.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.2%

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.024mg

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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +123.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.2%
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%
Contains more WaterWater +38.6%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Turkey egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Turkey egg DV% diff.
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Cholesterol 1085mg 933mg 51%
Selenium 56µg 34.3µg 39%
Phosphorus 390mg 170mg 31%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Saturated fat 9.551g 3.632g 27%
Vitamin A 381µg 166µg 24%
Fats 26.54g 11.88g 23%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.889mg 22%
Folate 146µg 71µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 4.571g 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Iron 2.73mg 4.1mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.131mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.658g 17%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.69µg 11%
Calories 322kcal 171kcal 8%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.58mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.11mg 6%
Protein 15.86g 13.68g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.47mg 4%
Sodium 48mg 151mg 4%
Calcium 129mg 99mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.062mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 13mg 2%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Potassium 109mg 142mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 1.15g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 1.15g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.024mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.672mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.855mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.201mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.924mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.442mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.773mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.985mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.33mg 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 Turkey egg
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
46%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg 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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.