Omelette vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between omelette and American cheese
- Omelette has more choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 100% more than omelette.
- Omelette contains 7 times more choline than American cheese. While omelette contains 247.6mg of choline, American cheese contains only 36.2mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in American cheese is lower.
- Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +134.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2077.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +283.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +387.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +584% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +478.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +577% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.712 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 48mg | 1045mg | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 313mg | 100mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 641mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 18.057g | 67% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 1671mg | 66% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 36.2mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.5µg | 31% |
| Fats | 11.66g | 31.79g | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 0.403mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.57g | 18.13g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.49mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.234mg | 12% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.63mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 1.286g | 10% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 250µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 8.236g | 8% |
| Folate | 39µg | 8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 23IU | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 117mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.31g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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
45%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 1516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 213mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals