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Egg Yolk

Egg Yolk

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Egg yolk is the nutrient-dense yellow portion of a hen's egg, containing nearly all of the egg's fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. It provides significant cholesterol alongside essential nutrients like choline for brain function and vitamin D for bone health, while its viscous texture acts as a natural emulsifier in sauces and custards. Though historically scrutinized for cholesterol content, current nutritional research recognizes yolks as a source of bioavailable nutrients that can fit into balanced diets when consumed moderately.

Macro Impact

A 1 large egg yolk serving contains 58 calories, 3g protein, 1g carbs, and 5g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 large egg yolk (18 g)
Amount per serving
Calories58
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g
6%
Saturated Fat2g
9%
Trans Fat0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol194mg
65%
Sodium10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate0.6g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein3g
Vitamin D1.0mcg
5%
Calcium23mg
2%
Iron0.5mg
3%
Potassium20mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
5 / 78 g
6%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
7%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
3%
Saturated
2 / 23 g
7%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
194 / 300 g
65%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
4%
Omega 9
2 g
Protein
Protein
3 / 80 g
4%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
2%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
10%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
8%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
9%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
6%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
6%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
12%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
11%
Valine
0 / 2 g
9%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
3%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
8%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
11%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
5%
Biotin, B7
8 / 30 mcg
28%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
15%
Folate
26 / 400 mcg
7%
Vitamin A
69 / 800 mcg
9%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
6%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
3%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
23 / 1k mg
2%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
2%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
4%
Magnesium
1 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
70 / 700 mg
10%
Potassium
20 / 3k mg
1%
Selenium
10 / 55 mcg
18%
Sodium
10 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
3 / 45 mcg
7%
Iodine
14 / 150 mcg
9%
Chlorine
32 / 2.3k mg
1%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
9 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
148 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 748236.
  2. 2.Egg, yolk, raw, fresh. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172184.
  3. 3.Egg, chicken, yolk, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 1230.
  4. 4.Egg, chicken, yolk, raw. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F003737.

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