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Omelette vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are omelette and crackers different?

  • Omelette is higher in choline, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
  • Crackers have less cholesterol.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than crackers (63).

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties used 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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +172.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1945.8%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2479.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1440%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2324.5%
Contains more FatsFats +126.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9478.1%
Contains more OtherOther +149%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +51.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Crackers DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 13.137g 70%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 69.3µg 54%
Choline 247.6mg 9.6mg 43%
Selenium 25.8µg 6.7µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Iron 1.48mg 4.03mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.416mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.352mg 27%
Sodium 155mg 726mg 25%
Fats 11.66g 26.43g 23%
Carbs 0.64g 61.3g 20%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.491mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin A 172µg 0µg 19%
Calories 154kcal 510kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.417mg 17%
Folate 39µg 92µg 13%
Phosphorus 167mg 248mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 3.03mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.319g 5.562g 10%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU 9%
Protein 10.57g 6.64g 8%
Calcium 48mg 120mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.063mg 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.104mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.49mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.456mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 6.553g 4%
Magnesium 11mg 18mg 2%
Net carbs 0.64g 59g N/A
Potassium 117mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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