Yolk nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Yolk
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 322 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI of a whole egg is 0.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 large (17 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 18.1 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 95% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 91% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 88% of foods
Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 87% of foods
Monounsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated fat content than 86% of foods
Yolk calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of yolk | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 322 | |
| Calories in 1 large | 55 | 17 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 782 | 243 g |
| Calories for different varieties of yolk | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Egg, yolk, raw, fresh (this food) | 322 | 100 g |
| Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized | 275 | 100 g |
| Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized | 296 | 100 g |
| Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, sugared, pasteurized | 307 | 100 g |
| Egg, yolk, dried | 669 | 100 g |
Yolk Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI of a whole egg is 0.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1143µg of 900µg
127%
Vitamin E:
7.7mg of 15mg
52%
Vitamin D:
16µg of 20µg
81%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.53mg of 1mg
44%
Vitamin B2:
1.6mg of 1mg
122%
Vitamin B3:
0.07mg of 16mg
0.45%
Vitamin B5:
9mg of 5mg
179%
Vitamin B6:
1.1mg of 1mg
81%
Folate:
438µg of 400µg
110%
Vitamin B12:
5.9µg of 2µg
244%
Choline:
2461mg of 550mg
447%
Vitamin K:
2.1µg of 120µg
1.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 32%
15.9 g of 50 g
15.9 g (32% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 41%
26.5 g of 65 g
26.5 g (41% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.6 g of 300 g
3.6 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
52.3 g of 2,000 g
52.3 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.7 g
1.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
531mg of 280mg
190%
Threonine:
2061mg of 1,050mg
196%
Isoleucine:
2598mg of 1,400mg
186%
Leucine:
4197mg of 2,730mg
154%
Lysine:
3651mg of 2,100mg
174%
Methionine:
1134mg of 1,050mg
108%
Phenylalanine:
2043mg of 1,750mg
117%
Valine:
2847mg of 1,820mg
156%
Histidine:
1248mg of 700mg
178%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
9.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.2 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.18 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Fiber content ratio for Yolk
Sugar:
0.56 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
3 g
All nutrients for Yolk per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 42% | 22% | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% | 27% |
6.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 16g | 38% | 33% |
5.6 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 27g | 41% | 9% |
1.3 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 3.6g | N/A | 61% |
15.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 3.6g | 1% | 64% |
7.8 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 362% | 5% |
2.9 times more than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 54% | 39% |
2.5 times more than Egg
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 1% | 92% |
28 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 129mg | 13% | 18% |
Equal to Milk
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| Potassium | 109mg | 3% | 80% |
1.3 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 34% | 24% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | 70% |
16 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 65% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 21% | 36% |
2.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 390mg | 56% | 12% |
2.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 48mg | 2% | 73% |
10.2 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 2.6mg | 17% | 39% |
1.8 times more than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 56µg | 102% | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 2% | 66% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.53mg | 41% | 14% |
4.1 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
398.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 3mg | 60% | 27% |
2.6 times more than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 27% | 36% |
2.9 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 81% | 31% |
2.8 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | 79% |
145.1 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 146µg | 37% | 20% |
2.4 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 9.6g | 48% | 13% |
1.6 times more than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 820mg | 149% | 46% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12g | N/A | 14% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.2g | N/A | 19% |
11.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | 69% |
1.7 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.69mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.87mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 67% |
1.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 1.2mg | 0% | 69% |
2.7 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.38mg | 0% | 69% |
3.9 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.68mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | 65% |
2.1 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.42mg | 0% | 71% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | 93% |
84.3 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 38% |
62.7 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.11g | N/A | 35% |
12.8 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
41%
Total Fat
27g
43%
Saturated Fat 9.6g
0
Trans Fat
0g
362%
Cholesterol 1085mg
2.1%
Sodium 48mg
1.2%
Total Carbohydrate
3.6g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
218mcg
27%
Calcium
129mg
13%
Iron
2.7mg
34%
Potassium
109mg
3.2%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.