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Omelette vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Omelette and Edam different?

  • Omelette is richer in Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 75% more than Edam.
  • Omelette contains 16 times more Choline than Edam. Omelette contains 247.6mg of Choline, while Edam contains 15.4mg.
  • Edam is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cheese, edam types were 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.
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Edam
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.9%
Contains more Calcium +1422.9%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +244%
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.9%
Contains more Calcium +1422.9%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +244%

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +138.4%
Contains more Carbs +123.4%
Contains more Other +322%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +138.4%
Contains more Carbs +123.4%
Contains more Other +322%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Omelette Edam
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Edam Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 1.43g Edam
Protein 10.57g 24.99g Edam
Fats 11.66g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 0.64g 1.43g Edam
Calories 154kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0.31g 1.43g Omelette
Calcium 48mg 731mg Edam
Iron 1.48mg 0.44mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 167mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 117mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 155mg 812mg Omelette
Zinc 1.09mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.063mg 0.036mg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg 0.011mg Omelette
Selenium 25.8µg 14.5µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.24mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU 20IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.5µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.281mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.076mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 16µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.3µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.467mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.565mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.913mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.767mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.319mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.722mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.26mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 313mg 89mg Edam
Trans Fat 0.709g Edam
Saturated Fat 3.319g 17.572g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.665g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.253g)
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 - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.