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Omelette vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between omelette and Greek yogurt

  • The amount of choline, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, and vitamin B2 in omelette is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 100% more than Greek yogurt.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of Greek yogurt is 12.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more CholineCholine +1539.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.75µg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +133.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.9%
~equal in Water ~81.3g

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Greek yogurt DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 13mg 100%
Choline 247.6mg 15.1mg 42%
Selenium 25.8µg 9.7µg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.331mg 19%
Iron 1.48mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin A 172µg 2µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.469g 15%
Fats 11.66g 5g 10%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.01mg 9%
Folate 39µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU 9%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.278mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 2.136g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.063mg 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.017mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.52mg 5%
Phosphorus 167mg 135mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 35mg 5%
Calcium 48mg 100mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.319g 2.395g 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0µg 4%
Protein 10.57g 9g 3%
Calories 154kcal 97kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.208mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.009mg 1%
Potassium 117mg 141mg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 3.98g 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 3.98g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 4g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.75µg 0%
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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Greek yogurt
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
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt 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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.