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Omelette vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are omelette and scrambled egg different?

  • Omelette is richer in choline, vitamin B5, and selenium, while scrambled egg is higher in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily need for cholesterol, 38% more than omelette.
  • Omelette is lower in cholesterol.

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~176µg

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +38.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 426mg 38%
Iron 1.48mg 2.59mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.319g 6.153g 13%
Choline 247.6mg 180.6mg 12%
Phosphorus 167mg 242mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.52mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.01µg 10%
Fats 11.66g 16.18g 7%
Protein 10.57g 13.84g 7%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.94mg 7%
Selenium 25.8µg 22.5µg 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.66mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 1.969g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 5.889g 3%
Folate 39µg 29µg 3%
Calories 154kcal 212kcal 3%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 69IU 46IU 3%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.96mg 2%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.043mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 155mg 187mg 1%
Potassium 117mg 147mg 1%
Calcium 48mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 2.08g N/A
Carbs 0.64g 2.08g 0%
Sugar 0.31g 1.64g N/A
Copper 0.063mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin A 172µg 176µg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.325mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Scrambled egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.