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Omelette vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Omelette and Cream cheese?

  • Omelette is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cream cheese is lower.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cheese, cream types 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.
Omelette
Omelette
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +1245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Zinc +118%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Omelette
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +1245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Zinc +118%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%

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.
Omelette
Omelette
9
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Omelette
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%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Omelette
Omelette
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Fats +195.4%
Contains more Carbs +762.5%
Contains more Other +27%
Omelette
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Fats +195.4%
Contains more Carbs +762.5%
Contains more Other +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Omelette
Omelette
2
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Omelette
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Omelette
Omelette
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Omelette
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 10.57g 6.15g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 0.64g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 154kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 0.31g 3.76g Omelette
Calcium 48mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 1.48mg 0.11mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Omelette
Phosphorus 167mg 107mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 155mg 314mg Omelette
Zinc 1.09mg 0.5mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.018mg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg 0.011mg Omelette
Selenium 25.8µg 8.6µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.86mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.23mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.517mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.056mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 9µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.22µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.1µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.069mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0.233mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.324mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0.657mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0.567mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0.191mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.291mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0.395mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0.175mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 101mg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 0.709g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 3.319g 20.213g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 1.483g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.007g Omelette
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.