Omelette vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between omelette and fast food?
- Omelette is higher in choline, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin D, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and zinc.
- Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 93% more.
- Omelette has 35 times more vitamin D than fast food. While omelette has 69IU of vitamin D, fast food has only 2IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of omelette is lower.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1387.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1811.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +239.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +619.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +832.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8676.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +98% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4821.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52% |
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Fats
~12.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.835g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +561.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 313mg | 33mg | 93% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 34.4mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 5.617mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.06mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 9µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 0.53mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.357mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.52mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.57g | 16.52g | 12% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 31.5g | 10% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 20.3µg | 10% |
| Folate | 39µg | 80µg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 2IU | 8% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 331mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 297kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 1.68g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.89µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 4.493g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.212mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 134mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.363mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11.66g | 12.01g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.31g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 4.835g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 280mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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