Egg Yolk vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and strawberries:
- Egg yolk has 7.7 times less sugar than strawberry.
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more dha and epa than strawberry.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg yolk.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than egg yolk - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for strawberries, 6:81:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 81% |
| Fat | 75% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg yolk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk has 7.7 times less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and strawberry has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 380 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than strawberry - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 790% more Vitamin E than strawberry - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin.
| Egg Yolk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 706% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 566% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 40% more potassium than egg yolk - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Egg Yolk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more DHA and EPA than strawberry per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Yolk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.065 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than egg yolk - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does strawberries or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 710% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.