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Omelette vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between omelette and pound cake

  • Omelette is richer in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
  • Omelette covers your daily cholesterol needs 82% more than pound cake.
  • Omelette has 5 times more selenium than pound cake. Omelette has 25.8µg of selenium, while pound cake has 5µg.
  • Pound cake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than omelette (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.3%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2423.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~42µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +194.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8281.3%
Contains more OtherOther +53%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +141.9%
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.
Omelette Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 66mg 82%
Selenium 25.8µg 5µg 38%
Choline 247.6mg 65.6mg 33%
Carbs 0.64g 53.64g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.36µg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.485mg 16%
Threonine 0.467mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.173mg 12%
Protein 10.57g 5g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.249mg 11%
Vitamin A 172µg 70µg 11%
Calories 154kcal 353kcal 10%
Sodium 155mg 377mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.615mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.036mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Saturated fat 3.319g 4.811g 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.43mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 3.419g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 3.02g 5%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.8µg 5%
Vitamin D 69IU 34IU 4%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.11mg 4%
Phosphorus 167mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.65mg 4%
Fats 11.66g 13.96g 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.7µg 2%
Copper 0.063mg 0.042mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 8mg 1%
Potassium 117mg 149mg 1%
Folate 39µg 42µg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 53.04g N/A
Calcium 48mg 47mg 0%
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 247mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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