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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Micronutrients and Vitamins in "Egg Yolks (Raw)"
| Food Name: Egg Yolks (Raw) | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 322 | Total Fat (g): 27 |
| Protein (g): 16 | Carbohydrates (g): 4 |
| Sugars (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 4 |
| Water (g): 52 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 10 | Cholesterol (mg): 1085 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 11738 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 4204 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 125 | Omega-6 (mg): 3538 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 11 | DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 114 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 1442 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 381 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 5 | Vitamin D (IU): 218 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 5 | Vitamin E (mg): 3 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 1 | Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 3 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 146 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 146 | Folate DFE (mcg): 146 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 129 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 5 | Phosphorus (mg): 390 |
| Potassium (mg): 109 | Sodium (mg): 48 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 56 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 177 | Threonine (mg): 687 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 866 | Leucine (mg): 1399 |
| Lysine (mg): 1217 | Methionine (mg): 378 |
| Cystine (mg): 264 | Phenylalanine (mg): 681 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 678 | Valine (mg): 949 |
| Arginine (mg): 1099 | Histidine (mg): 416 |
| Alanine (mg): 836 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1550 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1970 | Glycine (mg): 488 |
| Proline (mg): 646 | Serine (mg): 1326 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 820 | Betaine (mg): 1 |
| Retinol (mcg): 371 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 88 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 38 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 1094 |
| PRAL Score: 18 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Egg Yolks (Raw)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Egg Yolks (Raw)'?
100 grams of 'Egg Yolks (Raw)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 16g (around 32% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 27g (around 35% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Egg Yolks (Raw)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Egg Yolks (Raw)' provides around 322 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 16% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Egg Yolks (Raw)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Egg Yolks (Raw)' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 16g protein, 4g carbs, and 27g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Egg Yolks (Raw)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Egg Yolks (Raw)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Phosphorus (mg): 390 mg (31% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 56 mcg (102% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV),
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Egg Yolks (Raw)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 129 mg (10% DV),
Potassium (mg): 109 mg (2% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 5 mg (1% DV),
Sodium (mg): 48 mg (2% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Egg Yolks (Raw) in significant amounts?
'Egg Yolks (Raw)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 381 mcg (42% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 1442 IU (48% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 5 mcg (25% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 218 IU (27% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 5 mcg (25% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 3 mg (60% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 2 mcg (83% DV).
It also provides an average amount of:
Vitamin E (mg): 3 mg (20% DV).
'Egg Yolks (Raw)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Egg Yolks (Raw)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Egg Yolks (Raw)' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 10 g (50% of max recommended),
Cholesterol (mg): 1085 mg (362% of max recommended).