USDA-derived comparison

Egg Yolk vs Milk (semi-skimmed)

Egg Yolk leads for Vitamin B12, Selenium and Folate per 100g, while Milk (semi-skimmed) holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose egg Yolk for vitamin B12 and selenium.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Egg Yolk

Typical serving: 2 yolks (34g)

34/100

More vitamin B12More seleniumMore folateMore phosphorus
Full Egg Yolk page

Milk (semi-skimmed)

Typical serving: 1 glass (250g)

7/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

Full Milk (semi-skimmed) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientEgg YolkMilk (semi-skimmed)
Calories322 kcal50 kcal
Protein16 g3 g
Carbs4 g5 g
Fat27 g2 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat10 g1 g
Sodium48 mg44 mg
Potassium109 mg150 mg
Calcium129 mg120 mg
Iron2.7 mg0 mg
Magnesium5 mg11 mg
Zinc2.3 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D5.4 µg1.2 µg
Vitamin B122 µg0.5 µg
Folate146 µg5 µg

Servings differ: 2 yolks of egg yolk is about 34g, 1 glass of milk (semi-skimmed) about 250g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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