Yolk vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between yolk and wheat gluten?
- Yolk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin A, yet wheat gluten is higher in iron.
- Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in wheat gluten is lower.
- The glycemic index of yolk is lower.
We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Vital wheat gluten types in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +170.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1334.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +537.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +373.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.1% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7424.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +419% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 0mg | 362% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
| Protein | 15.86g | 75.16g | 119% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0mg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 0.272g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0mg | 41% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 1.85g | 38% |
| Folate | 146µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 5.2mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 39.7µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 0.156g | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 0IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 0.81g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 260mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.85mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 13.79g | 3% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 370kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Potassium | 109mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten 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.