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Omelette vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between omelette and chocolate cake

  • Omelette is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, choline, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, chocolate cake is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 85% higher.
  • Omelette has 5 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate cake. While omelette has 0.76µg of vitamin B12, chocolate cake has only 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate cake has less cholesterol.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate cake (41).

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1066.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1676.6%

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.4%
Contains more WaterWater +212%
Contains more FatsFats +29.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8243.8%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.761g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 58mg 85%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.16µg 25%
Selenium 25.8µg 11.9µg 25%
Choline 247.6mg 128.4mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.304mg 20%
Vitamin A 172µg 19%
Carbs 0.64g 53.4g 18%
Copper 0.063mg 0.207mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.213mg 13%
Protein 10.57g 5.3g 11%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.28mg 11%
Calories 154kcal 371kcal 11%
Saturated fat 3.319g 5.43g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.141mg 9%
Phosphorus 167mg 106mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.041mg 8%
Sodium 155mg 315mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.137mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Fats 11.66g 15.1g 5%
Magnesium 11mg 32mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 6.039g 3%
Folate 39µg 27µg 3%
Iron 1.48mg 1.61mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 60mg 1%
Potassium 117mg 140mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 2.761g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.005g 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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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.