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Nutritional Profile of Raw Egg Yolk - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 52 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Egg Yolk.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for 11 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Egg Yolk
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Egg Yolk
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Egg Yolk
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Egg Yolk
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Egg Yolk
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Egg Yolk
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Egg Yolk
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 3.6 g | 1 g | 264 | 2165 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 560 mg | 158.8 mg | 332 | 1620 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 11.7 g | 3.3 g | 14 | 291 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 25 | 695 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 87 | 312 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 26.5 g | 7.5 g | 58 | 340 |
| Saturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 224 | 523 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 168 | 395 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 239 | 701 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 264 | 1046 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 6.9 g | 1.9 g | 60 | 276 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2.4 g | 686.1 mg | 69 | 387 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 9 | 202 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 10.7 g | 3 g | 15 | 285 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 918 mg | 260.2 mg | 18 | 180 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 86 mg | 24.4 mg | 22 | 388 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 114 mg | 32.3 mg | 6 | 309 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 6 | 326 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 438 mg | 124.2 mg | 4 | 31 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 3.5 g | 1 g | 25 | 707 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 103 mg | 29.2 mg | 152 | 853 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 15.9 g | 4.5 g | 84 | 442 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 146 µg | 41.4 µg | 9 | 309 |
| Folate, food | 146 µg | 41.4 µg | 5 | 144 |
| Folate, total | 146 µg | 41.4 µg | 9 | 237 |
| Niacin | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 292 | 2502 |
| Riboflavin | 528 µg | 149.7 µg | 32 | 301 |
| Thiamin | 176 µg | 49.9 µg | 32 | 708 |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 24 | 533 |
| Vitamin B6 | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 18 | 631 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 38 µg | 10.8 µg | 6 | 426 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 2.6 mg | 731.4 µg | 18 | 385 |
| beta-Carotene | 88 µg | 24.9 µg | 59 | 1078 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 33 µg | 9.4 µg | 4 | 151 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1.1 mg | 309 µg | 12 | 335 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 116 | 918 |
| Retinol | 371 µg | 105.2 µg | 20 | 199 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 381 µg | 108 µg | 21 | 358 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.4 µg | 1.5 µg | 11 | 103 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 149 | 416 |
| Copper, Cu | 77 µg | 21.8 µg | 60 | 772 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.7 mg | 773.9 µg | 18 | 648 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 75 | 394 |
| Phosphorus, P | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 79 | 278 |
| Potassium, K | 109 mg | 30.9 mg | 179 | 789 |
| Selenium, Se | 56 µg | 15.9 µg | 11 | 154 |
| Sodium, Na | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 300 | 1102 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.3 mg | 652 µg | 71 | 683 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 1.1 g | 306.2 mg | 4 | 18 |
| Choline | 820 mg | 232.5 mg | 3 | 3 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 52.3 g | 14.8 g | 282 | 1571 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 322 kcal | 91.3 kcal | 69 | 366 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Egg Yolk
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Egg | 17.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Cup | 245.0 g | 8.6 oz |
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| Egg Yolk | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 54 |
(Made Without Fat) | 52 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 54 |
| 92 | |
(Fresh) | 106 |
(Frozen, Pasteurized) | 91 |
(Frozen, Salted, Pasteurized) | 81 |
(Frozen, Sugared, Pasteurized) | 84 |
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