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Omelette vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Omelette and Rice

  • Omelette has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Rice is higher in Manganese.
  • Omelette covers your daily Cholesterol needs 104% more than Rice.
  • Rice has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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.
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Rice
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.4%
Contains more Potassium +234.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Selenium +244%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +1866.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.4%
Contains more Potassium +234.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Selenium +244%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +1866.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.069

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.
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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2206.3%
Contains more Folate +48.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2206.3%
Contains more Folate +48.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Protein +292.9%
Contains more Fats +4064.3%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Contains more Carbs +4301.6%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +292.9%
Contains more Fats +4064.3%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Contains more Carbs +4301.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5403.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3468.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5403.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3468.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Rice Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 27.77g Rice
Protein 10.57g 2.69g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 0.28g Omelette
Carbs 0.64g 28.17g Rice
Calories 154kcal 130kcal Omelette
Sugar 0.31g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 48mg 10mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg 1.2mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 167mg 43mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 35mg Omelette
Sodium 155mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 1.09mg 0.49mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.024mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 25.8µg 7.5µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.04mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.013mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.39mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.093mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.031mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0.096mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.116mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0.222mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0.097mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0.063mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.144mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0.164mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0.063mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg Rice
Trans Fat 0.709g Rice
Saturated Fat 3.319g 0.077g Rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 0.088g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.076g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Omelette
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.