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
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) pageSide 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.
| Nutrient | Egg Yolk | Milk (semi-skimmed) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 27 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 10 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 44 mg |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Folate | 146 µg | 5 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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