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Omelette vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are omelette and kefir different?

  • Omelette has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin E than kefir.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 103% higher.
  • Omelette contains 65 times more vitamin E than kefir. While omelette contains 1.29mg of vitamin E, kefir contains only 0.02mg.
  • Kefir has less cholesterol.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than kefir (36).

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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%
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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%
Kefir
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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 0.67% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1528.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~171µg

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
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1153.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%

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
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1462.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5017%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

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
Kefir
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80% 20%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.7 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.91 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Kefir
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 Kefir DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 5mg 103%
Choline 247.6mg 15.2mg 42%
Selenium 25.8µg 3.6µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.29µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.135mg 19%
Iron 1.48mg 0.04mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.385mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.053g 18%
Fats 11.66g 0.93g 17%
Protein 10.57g 3.79g 14%
Saturated fat 3.319g 0.658g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 0.31g 11%
Phosphorus 167mg 105mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.02mg 8%
Calcium 48mg 130mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.058mg 7%
Folate 39µg 13µg 7%
Calories 154kcal 41kcal 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.46mg 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.009mg 6%
Sodium 155mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin D 69IU 41IU 4%
Carbs 0.64g 4.48g 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 117mg 164mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 4.48g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 4.61g N/A
Vitamin A 172µg 171µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g 0.037g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.661g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/nutrients

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

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