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Fruit salad vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruit salad and omelette

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B6 in omelette is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 104% more than fruit salad.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fruit salad is lower.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 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 -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +529.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more IronIron +492%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1092.9%
~equal in Potassium ~117mg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 CarbsCarbs +1939.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1972.5%
Contains more FatsFats +38766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +284.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 +96760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24554.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Selenium 25.8µg 47%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.386mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1.289mg 25%
Phosphorus 14mg 167mg 22%
Protein 0.51g 10.57g 20%
Fats 0.03g 11.66g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 2.712g 18%
Vitamin A 30µg 172µg 16%
Iron 0.25mg 1.48mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.004g 3.319g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 4.843g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.143mg 9%
Folate 3µg 39µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Sodium 5mg 155mg 7%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.024mg 6%
Calories 50kcal 154kcal 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Carbs 13.05g 0.64g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 11mg 48mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.064mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 11mg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.063mg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 0.64g N/A
Potassium 116mg 117mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad 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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.