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Yolk vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yolk and Wakame

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, yet Wakame is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 362% higher.
  • Wakame contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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
Yolk
6
:
4
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Iron +25.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +118%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +505.3%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2040%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +2445.5%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Wakame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +25.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +118%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +505.3%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2040%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +2445.5%

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
Yolk
8
:
4
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6566.7%
Contains more Folate +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +657.1%
Yolk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Wakame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6566.7%
Contains more Folate +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
3
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Protein +423.4%
Contains more Fats +4046.9%
Contains more Carbs +154.6%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Other +323.5%
Yolk
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
Wakame
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +423.4%
Contains more Fats +4046.9%
Contains more Carbs +154.6%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Other +323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
1
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20137.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Wakame
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20137.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Wakame
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 15.86g 3.03g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.64g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 322kcal 45kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.65g Yolk
Fiber 0g 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 129mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 2.73mg 2.18mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 390mg 80mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 50mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 872mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.38mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.055mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 56µg 0.7µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 360IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 18µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.06mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.23mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.697mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.002mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.035mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.165mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.087mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.257mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.112mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.063mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.112mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.209mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.015mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.058g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.218g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Yolk
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame 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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.