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Yolk vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Whipped cream different?

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, and Iron than Whipped cream.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 336% higher.
  • Yolk contains 55 times more Iron than Whipped cream. While Yolk contains 2.73mg of Iron, Whipped cream contains only 0.05mg.
  • Whipped cream has less Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized are the varieties used 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.
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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +5360%
Contains more CopperCopper +670%
Contains more ZincZinc +521.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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
10
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% 41% 13% 12% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +712.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +880.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +572.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4782.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +395.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +409.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Whipped cream Opinion
Calories 322kcal 257kcal Yolk
Protein 15.86g 3.2g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 22.22g Yolk
Net carbs 3.59g 12.49g Whipped cream
Carbs 3.59g 12.49g Whipped cream
Cholesterol 1085mg 76mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 218IU 16IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Whipped cream
Calcium 129mg 101mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 147mg Whipped cream
Iron 2.73mg 0.05mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 8g Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.01mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.37mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 89mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 8mg Whipped cream
Vitamin A 1442IU 685IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 188µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.64mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.001mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 1.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.037mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.065mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.07mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.305mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.041mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.29µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.9µg Whipped cream
Folate 146µg 3µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 16.8mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 13.831g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 6.418g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.825g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.045mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.144mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.194mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.313mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.254mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.08mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.154mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.214mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.087mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Whipped cream
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
13%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1009mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.