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Coffee vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coffee and omelette different?

  • Omelette has more selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin A than coffee.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
  • Coffee has less saturated fat.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 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 +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.8%
Contains more IronIron +14700%
Contains more CopperCopper +3050%
Contains more ZincZinc +5350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.024mg

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.
Coffee
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +407.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1850%
Contains more CholineCholine +9423.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8708.3%
Contains more FatsFats +58200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +112.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32186.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Selenium 0µg 25.8µg 47%
Choline 2.6mg 247.6mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.386mg 24%
Phosphorus 3mg 167mg 23%
Protein 0.12g 10.57g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.289mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 172µg 19%
Iron 0.01mg 1.48mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 2.712g 18%
Fats 0.02g 11.66g 18%
Saturated fat 0.002g 3.319g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 4.843g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.143mg 11%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.09mg 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Folate 2µg 39µg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Calories 1kcal 154kcal 8%
Sodium 2mg 155mg 7%
Copper 0.002mg 0.063mg 7%
Calcium 2mg 48mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.034mg 2%
Potassium 49mg 117mg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.064mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.31g N/A
Manganese 0.023mg 0.024mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Coffee
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.