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Kefir vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kefir and omelette different?

  • Omelette has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin E than kefir.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 103% higher.
  • Kefir has less saturated fat.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than kefir (36).

Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 +170.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616.7%
~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.
Kefir
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 0.67% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1528.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~172µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +600%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1153.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1462.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5017%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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80% 20%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.7 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.91 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir 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 Kefir Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 313mg 103%
Choline 15.2mg 247.6mg 42%
Selenium 3.6µg 25.8µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.76µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.386mg 19%
Iron 0.04mg 1.48mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 1.289mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 2.712g 18%
Fats 0.93g 11.66g 17%
Protein 3.79g 10.57g 14%
Saturated fat 0.658g 3.319g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.31g 4.843g 11%
Phosphorus 105mg 167mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.29mg 8%
Calcium 130mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.143mg 7%
Folate 13µg 39µg 7%
Calories 41kcal 154kcal 6%
Zinc 0.46mg 1.09mg 6%
Copper 0.009mg 0.063mg 6%
Sodium 40mg 155mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 1.7µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin D 41IU 69IU 4%
Carbs 4.48g 0.64g 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.064mg 1%
Potassium 164mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.48g 0.64g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 4.61g 0.31g N/A
Vitamin A 171µg 172µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 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 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
16%
Kefir
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.661g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.