Egg Yolk – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie354 kcal
Proteins16.2 gr
Fats31.2 gr
Carbohydrates0 g
Water50 grams
Fiber0 g
Cholesterol1510 mg

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent925 µg93%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.24 mg16%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.28 mg16%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Dcalciferol7.7 µg77%
Vitamin Etocopherol2 mg20%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin4 mg20%
Vitamin B4choline800 mg160%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid4 mg80%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.46 mg23%
Vitamin B9folic acid22.4 mcg6%
Vitamin HBiotin56 mcg112%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium129 mg5%
Calcium136 mg14%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Phosphorus542 mg54%
Sodium51 mg4%
Iron6.7 mg48%
Iodine33 mcg22%
Zinc3.1 mg26%
Copper139 µg14%
Sulfur170 mg17%
Chrome7 mcg14%
Manganese0.07 mg4%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan240 mg96%
Isoleucine910 mg46%
Valine940 mg27%
Leucine1380 mg28%
Threonine830 mg148%
Lysine1160 mg73%
Methionine420 mg32%
Phenylalanine700 mg35%
Arginine1160 mg23%
Histidine380 mg25%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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