Egg Yolk vs. Beech Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Beech Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
beech mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and beech mushroom:
- Both egg yolk and beech mushroom are high in Vitamin D.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, beech mushroom contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and beech mushroom has 89% less calories than egg yolk - egg yolk has 322 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to beech mushroom per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for beech mushroom, 24:71:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 71% |
| Fat | 75% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg yolk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - egg yolk has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beech mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 693% more protein than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 15.9g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and beech mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and beech mushroom has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Both egg yolk and beech mushroom are high in Vitamin D. Egg yolk has 68% more Vitamin D than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has more Vitamin E than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, beech mushroom contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and beech mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Egg Yolk | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.671 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.67 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 9.1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 129mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 271% more potassium than egg yolk - egg yolk has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) .
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FAQ
Does egg yolk or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and beech mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - egg yolk has 322 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does egg yolk or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg yolk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - egg yolk has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does egg yolk or beech mushroom contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than beech mushroom - egg yolk has 129mg of calcium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does egg yolk or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Beech mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than egg yolk - egg yolk has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.