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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.712 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 247mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins