English muffin vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and omelette different?
- English muffins are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, omelette is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
- Omelette has less sodium.
- Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than English muffins (77).
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1387.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.6% |
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 | +432.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2346.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7087.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +547.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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 | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1503.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 313mg | 104% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 47% | |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.76µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 172µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.386mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 1.289mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 11.66g | 15% |
| Carbs | 46g | 0.64g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 3.319g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.024mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 155mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 2.712g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 4.843g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 10.57g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 167mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 154kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 37µg | 39µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 52mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.31g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
14%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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