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Omelette vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between omelette and roe?

  • Omelette is higher in iron, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 449% more.
  • Omelette has 2 times more iron than roe. While omelette has 1.48mg of iron, roe has only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in omelette is lower.
  • The glycemic index of omelette is lower.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.4%

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +714.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1418.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.9%

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200%
Contains more OtherOther +160%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 11.54µg 449%
Cholesterol 313mg 479mg 55%
Phosphorus 167mg 515mg 50%
Selenium 25.8µg 51.7µg 47%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.949mg 43%
Protein 10.57g 28.62g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.277mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.192mg 13%
Folate 39µg 92µg 13%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin A 172µg 91µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Iron 1.48mg 0.77mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 2.129g 7%
Copper 0.063mg 0.128mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.319g 1.866g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 3.404g 5%
Potassium 117mg 283mg 5%
Fats 11.66g 8.23g 5%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.185mg 3%
Calories 154kcal 204kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 1.154mg 3%
Sodium 155mg 117mg 2%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.28mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 0.64g 1.92g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Manganese 0.024mg 0.013mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.105g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $99)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.