Cheese sandwich vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and omelette
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and iron, while omelette has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5.
- Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 102% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 50 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. While cheese sandwich contains 3.185mg of vitamin B3, omelette contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of sodium in omelette is lower.
- Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +390.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4412.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +952.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4876.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +719% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8993.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2279.1% |
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Protein
~10.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
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 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 313mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.024mg | 46% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 2.712g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 167mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 155mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.76µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.034mg | 27% |
| Fats | 25g | 11.66g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 0.064mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 0.64g | 19% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 154kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 172µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 4.843g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 1.289mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.063mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Folate | 64µg | 39µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 3.319g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.386mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 25.8µg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 10.57g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.31g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.049g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.