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Omelette vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between omelette and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Omelette has more choline and vitamin B5; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 106% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 12 times less choline than omelette. Omelette has 247.6mg of choline, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 20.7mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in cholesterol.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than omelette.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2210.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +255%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.2%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +290%
Contains more CholineCholine +1096.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +197.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~160µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.1%
Contains more OtherOther +703%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 48mg 1109mg 106%
Phosphorus 167mg 729mg 80%
Cholesterol 313mg 88mg 75%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 2.26µg 63%
Sodium 155mg 1529mg 60%
Saturated fat 3.319g 13.317g 45%
Choline 247.6mg 20.7mg 41%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.87mg 25%
Copper 0.063mg 0.238mg 19%
Protein 10.57g 20g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.325mg 19%
Selenium 25.8µg 17.7µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.462g 15%
Fats 11.66g 20g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.486mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.049mg 7%
Folate 39µg 10µg 7%
Vitamin D 69IU 15IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.4µg 7%
Iron 1.48mg 0.9mg 7%
Calories 154kcal 265kcal 6%
Magnesium 11mg 38mg 6%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.085mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 6.098g 3%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.7µg 2%
Vitamin A 172µg 160µg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 1.37g N/A
Potassium 117mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.114mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
45%
Omelette
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 1374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.