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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 egg?

  • Yolk is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, yet Turkey egg is richer in Iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 51% higher.
  • Yolk has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey egg. Yolk has 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey egg has 0.131mg.
  • Turkey egg contains 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
7
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% 87% 52% 162% 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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 322kcal 171kcal Yolk
Protein 15.86g 13.68g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 11.88g Yolk
Net carbs 3.59g 1.15g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 1.15g Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 933mg Turkey egg
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Turkey egg
Calcium 129mg 99mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 142mg Turkey egg
Iron 2.73mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.56g Turkey egg
Copper 0.077mg 0.062mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 1.58mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 170mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 151mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 554IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 166µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.038mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 34.3µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.11mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.47mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.024mg
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.889mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.131mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.69µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Folate 146µg 71µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 4.571g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.658g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.687mg 0.672mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.855mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.201mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.924mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.949mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.416mg 0.33mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk

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
118%
Yolk
44%
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.