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Omelette vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Omelette and Biscuit?

  • Omelette is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, yet Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 103% higher.
  • Omelette has 10 times more Vitamin B12 than Biscuit. Omelette has 0.76µg of Vitamin B12, while Biscuit has 0.08µg.
  • Biscuit contains less Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +389.6%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +1475%
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +389.6%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +1475%
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more Folate +56.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more Folate +56.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +163.4%
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +6868.8%
Contains more Other +220%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +163.4%
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +6868.8%
Contains more Other +220%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 10.57g 7g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 0.64g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 154kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0.31g 2.18g Omelette
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 48mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.48mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 167mg 164mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 155mg 580mg Omelette
Zinc 1.09mg 0.54mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.024mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 25.8µg 19.5µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 82IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.31mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.285mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.035mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.08µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.087mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0.211mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.273mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0.514mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0.226mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0.132mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.347mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0.313mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0.161mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.709g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 3.319g 4.324g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 4.163g Biscuit
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Omelette
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 310mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.