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Large Egg Yolk
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Large Egg Yolk

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Large Egg Yolk is the nutrient‑dense yellow part of an egg used worldwide in cooking for sauces, custards, emulsions and as a rich garnish. It provides about 16.2g of protein per 100g while contributing most of an egg's fat and flavor. Nutritionally, egg yolks are notable for concentrated micronutri... Show more

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g / 328kcal

Carbs

1.0g

Sugar

0.6g

Fat

28.8g

Saturated Fat

9.6g

Protein

16.2g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

0.0g

Nutritional Data from Egg Yolk

Health Summary

Based on science

96

Sugar

Excellent

82

Protein

Excellent

67

Micronutrients

Great

49

Fat Profile

Okay

0

Fiber

Poor

Not Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
NOVA Classification: 1
Estimated Price: 0,60€/100g
Density: 1.04 g/ml

💊Vitamins

Vitamin A
487 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.10 mg
Vitamin B12
1.9 μg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
1.7 μg
Vitamin E
2.0 mg α-TE
Vitamin K
0 μg
Thiamine (B1)
0.10 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.50 mg
Niacin (B3)
0.10 mg
Folate
146 μg DFE
Choline
1475 mg

Minerals

Calcium
129 mg
Copper
0.10 mg
Iodine
24 μg
Iron
2.7 mg
Magnesium
5.0 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Potassium
109 mg
Selenium
31 μg
Zinc
1.3 mg

🧬Amino Acids

Cysteine
210 mg
Histidine
440 mg
Isoleucine
780 mg
Leucine
1400 mg
Lysine
1190 mg
Methionine
430 mg
Phenylalanine
820 mg
Threonine
710 mg
Tryptophan
210 mg
Tyrosine
790 mg
Valine
930 mg

🥑Fatty Acids

Saturated Fat
9.6 g
Trans Fats
0 mg
Monounsaturated Fats
1900 mg
Omega-3
330 mg
Omega-6
1275 mg

🛡️Protective Compounds

CarotenoidsHigh in
PolyphenolsNone
GlucosinolatesNone
328
kcal

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