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Greek yogurt vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Greek yogurt and Omelette

  • The amount of Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Folate, and Vitamin B2 in Omelette is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 100% more than Greek yogurt.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
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 more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 0% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4013.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more CholineCholine +1539.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.76µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 +521.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +133.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Water ~76.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 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 -27.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Omelette Opinion
Calories 97kcal 154kcal Omelette
Protein 9g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 5g 11.66g Omelette
Net carbs 3.98g 0.64g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 0.64g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 313mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Calcium 100mg 48mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 117mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0mg 1.48mg Omelette
Sugar 4g 0.31g Omelette
Copper 0.017mg 0.063mg Omelette
Zinc 0.52mg 1.09mg Omelette
Phosphorus 135mg 167mg Omelette
Sodium 35mg 155mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A 2µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Manganese 0.009mg 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 9.7µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.064mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.143mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg Omelette
Folate 5µg 39µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0g 0.709g Greek yogurt
Choline 15.1mg 247.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 2.395g 3.319g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 2.712g Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g Omelette
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
46%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt 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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.