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Omelette vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between omelette and potato pancake

  • Omelette has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 73% more.
  • Omelette contains 3 times more choline than potato pancake. Omelette contains 247.6mg of choline, while potato pancake contains 74.2mg.
  • Potato pancake contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +983.3%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.3%
~equal in Folate ~41µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.4%
Contains more FatsFats +26.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4245.3%
Contains more OtherOther +258%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.1%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +145.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Potato pancake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 95mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 7.516g 32%
Choline 247.6mg 74.2mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Selenium 25.8µg 8.9µg 31%
Sodium 155mg 764mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.448mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.29µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.173mg 16%
Vitamin A 172µg 32µg 16%
Potassium 117mg 622mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Copper 0.063mg 0.18mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.757mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.672mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.158mg 10%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.26mg 10%
Protein 10.57g 6.08g 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 0.64g 27.81g 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 11IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.23mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.3µg 7%
Calories 154kcal 268kcal 6%
Phosphorus 167mg 128mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 36mg 6%
Fats 11.66g 14.76g 5%
Saturated fat 3.319g 2.496g 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.7mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 3.73g 3%
Iron 1.48mg 1.67mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Folate 39µg 41µg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.31g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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