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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
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% |
