Yolk nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh
Top nutrition facts for Yolk
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 55 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 | 1 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:
194µg of 900µg
22%
Vitamin E:
1.3mg of 15mg
8.8%
Vitamin D:
2.8µg of 20µg
14%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.09mg of 1mg
7.5%
Vitamin B2:
0.27mg of 1mg
21%
Vitamin B3:
0.01mg of 16mg
0.08%
Vitamin B5:
1.5mg of 5mg
30%
Vitamin B6:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Folate:
74µg of 400µg
19%
Vitamin B12:
0.99µg of 2µg
41%
Choline:
418mg of 550mg
76%
Vitamin K:
0.36µg of 120µg
0.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.7 g of 50 g
2.7 g (5% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.5 g of 65 g
4.5 g (7% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.6 g of 300 g
0.6 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.9 g of 2,000 g
8.9 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
90mg of 280mg
32%
Threonine:
350mg of 1,050mg
33%
Isoleucine:
442mg of 1,400mg
32%
Leucine:
713mg of 2,730mg
26%
Lysine:
621mg of 2,100mg
30%
Methionine:
193mg of 1,050mg
18%
Phenylalanine:
347mg of 1,750mg
20%
Valine:
484mg of 1,820mg
27%
Histidine:
212mg of 700mg
30%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
1.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.71 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.01 g
Glucose:
0.03 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
0.01 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
Fiber content ratio for Yolk
Sugar:
0.1 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0.52 g
All nutrients for Yolk per selected serving size (1 large - 17g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | 22% | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% | 27% |
6.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 2.7g | 6% | 33% |
5.6 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 4.5g | 7% | 9% |
1.3 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0.61g | N/A | 61% |
15.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 0.61g | 0% | 64% |
7.8 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% | 5% |
2.9 times more than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.92µg | 9% | 39% |
2.5 times more than Egg
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| Magnesium | 0.85mg | 0% | 92% |
28 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% | 18% |
Equal to Milk
|
| Potassium | 19mg | 1% | 80% |
1.3 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.46mg | 6% | 24% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | 70% |
16 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | 65% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 4% | 36% |
2.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 9% | 12% |
2.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 8.2mg | 0% | 73% |
10.2 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | 39% |
1.8 times more than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 9.5µg | 17% | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 66% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 7% | 14% |
4.1 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0% | 95% |
398.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | 27% |
2.6 times more than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | 36% |
2.9 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | 31% |
2.8 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 0.12µg | 0% | 79% |
145.1 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 25µg | 6% | 20% |
2.4 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 139mg | 25% | 46% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.6g | 8% | 13% |
1.6 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 2g | N/A | 14% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.71g | N/A | 19% |
11.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | 69% |
1.7 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0% | 67% |
1.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.21mg | 0% | 69% |
2.7 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.06mg | 0% | 69% |
3.9 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg
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| Valine | 0.16mg | 0% | 65% |
2.1 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0% | 71% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | 93% |
84.3 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 38% |
62.7 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | 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 55
% Daily Value*
6.9%
Total Fat
4.5g
7.4%
Saturated Fat 1.6g
0
Trans Fat
0g
61%
Cholesterol 184mg
0.35%
Sodium 8.2mg
0.2%
Total Carbohydrate
0.61g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2.7g
Vitamin D
37mcg
4.6%
Calcium
22mg
2.2%
Iron
0.46mg
5.8%
Potassium
19mg
0.55%
*
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.