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Butter oil vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butter oil and Omelette

  • Butter oil has more Vitamin A, while Omelette has more Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Butter oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 293% more than Omelette.
  • Butter oil contains 5 times more Vitamin A than Omelette. While Butter oil contains 840µg of Vitamin A, Omelette contains only 172µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Omelette is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butter oil, anhydrous and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 1.2% 0.44% 0% 0.33% 0.27% 1.3% 0.26% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2240%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +6200%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5466.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 184% 56% 0% 0.25% 1.2% 0.06% 0.6% 0.23% 1.3% 22% 0% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12790%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1010.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0.28 g
Fats: 99.48 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.24 g
Other: 0 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +753.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3675%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31620.8%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 61.924 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.694 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +493.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter oil Omelette
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter oil Omelette Opinion
Calories 876kcal 154kcal Butter oil
Protein 0.28g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 99.48g 11.66g Butter oil
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Omelette
Carbs 0g 0.64g Omelette
Cholesterol 256mg 313mg Butter oil
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Magnesium 0mg 11mg Omelette
Calcium 4mg 48mg Omelette
Potassium 5mg 117mg Omelette
Iron 0mg 1.48mg Omelette
Sugar 0g 0.31g Butter oil
Copper 0.001mg 0.063mg Omelette
Zinc 0.01mg 1.09mg Omelette
Phosphorus 3mg 167mg Omelette
Sodium 2mg 155mg Butter oil
Vitamin A 3069IU 617IU Butter oil
Vitamin A 840µg 172µg Butter oil
Vitamin E 2.8mg 1.29mg Butter oil
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Manganese 0mg 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 0µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.005mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.003mg 0.064mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.143mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 8.6µg 4.5µg Butter oil
Folate 0µg 39µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0.709g Butter oil
Choline 22.3mg 247.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 61.924g 3.319g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 28.732g 4.843g Butter oil
Polyunsaturated fat 3.694g 2.712g Butter oil
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.013mg 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.027mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.022mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.007mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.019mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.008mg 0.26mg Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter oil Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Butter oil
46%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Butter oil
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 58.605g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butter oil
Butter oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter oil
Butter oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter oil
Butter oil contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter oil
Butter oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter oil
Butter oil is cheaper (difference - $1)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Butter oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173412/nutrients
  2. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.