Side-by-Side Comparison
Eggs & Egg Products
Chicken Egg Yolk vs. Whole Chicken Egg (Large)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Chicken Egg Yolk
Whole Chicken Egg (Large)
Egg yolk contains all the lipid-soluble vitamins, choline, lutein, and lecithin emulsifiers of the egg. Per 100g, it provides 322 kcal, 15.9g protein, 26.5g lipids (9.5g saturated), 1,085mg cholesterol, and 820mg choline (149% DV).
A whole large chicken egg (Gallus gallus) weighs ~50g without shell. Per 100g (2 large eggs), it provides 143 kcal, 12.6g complete protein (Biological Value 100), 9.51g lipids (3.1g saturated), 372mg cholesterol, and 294mg choline (53% DV).
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
322 kcal | 143 kcal |
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Protein
|
15.9 g | 12.6 (BV 100 reference standard) g |
|
Total Fat
|
26.5 g | 9.51 g |
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Saturated Fat
|
9.50 g | 3.10 g |
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Cholesterol
|
1,085 mg | 372 mg |
|
Choline
|
820 (World-record density) mg | 294 (Essential brain nutrient) mg |
|
Carbohydrates
|
3.59 g | 0.72 g |
|
Coagulation Temp (White)
|
N/A | 62 – 65°C (144–149°F) |
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Coagulation Temp (Yolk)
|
65 – 70°C (149–158°F) | 65 – 70°C (149–158°F) |