Edam vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and omelette different?
- Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, while omelette is higher in choline, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 75% more than edam.
- Edam contains 15 times more calcium than omelette. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while omelette contains 48mg.
- Omelette is lower in saturated fat.
- Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than omelette (0).
Cheese, edam and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1422.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +244% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +358.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +143.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1507.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +322% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 313mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 48mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 3.319g | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 167mg | 53% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 247.6mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.76µg | 33% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 10.57g | 29% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 155mg | 29% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 11.66g | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 1.09mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 25.8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 1.289mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 2.712g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 154kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 172µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 4.843g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
| Folate | 16µg | 39µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 69IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.31g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.386mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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