Omelette vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between omelette and muffin
- Omelette has more selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A; however, muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 94% higher.
- Muffin has 8 times less vitamin A than omelette. Omelette has 617IU of vitamin A, while muffin has 73IU.
- Muffin is lower in cholesterol.
- Muffin has a higher glycemic index than omelette.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1770.8% |
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 | +719% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +394.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +771.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +205% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8181.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.822g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +296.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 313mg | 30mg | 94% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 8.103g | 36% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 8.2µg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 39.2µg | 29% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 92.5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.16µg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.449mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 21µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 53g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.163mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 0.47mg | 16% |
| Protein | 10.57g | 4.49g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.168mg | 11% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 375kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.418mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 336mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 4IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Fats | 11.66g | 16.07g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Folate | 39µg | 48µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 2.844g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.31g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 4.822g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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 - 31.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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