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Omelette vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between omelette and fruit salad

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B6 in omelette is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 104% more than fruit salad.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fruit salad is lower.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more IronIron +492%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1092.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +529.2%
~equal in Potassium ~116mg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +456.3%

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1972.5%
Contains more FatsFats +38766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +284.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1939.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24554.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Fruit salad DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg 104%
Selenium 25.8µg 47%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.014mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.053mg 25%
Phosphorus 167mg 14mg 22%
Protein 10.57g 0.51g 20%
Fats 11.66g 0.03g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.011g 18%
Vitamin A 172µg 30µg 16%
Iron 1.48mg 0.25mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.319g 0.004g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 0.005g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.027mg 9%
Folate 39µg 3µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 155mg 5mg 7%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.151mg 6%
Calories 154kcal 50kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Carbs 0.64g 13.05g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 48mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.011mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.356mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 8mg 1%
Copper 0.063mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 12.05g N/A
Potassium 117mg 116mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.