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Omelette vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Omelette and Sunflower oil

  • Omelette has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 265% more than Omelette.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3084.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
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% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3084.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +757.6%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +757.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1242.2%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1242.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 0g Omelette
Protein 10.57g 0g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0.64g 0g Omelette
Calories 154kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 0.31g 0g Sunflower oil
Calcium 48mg 0mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg 0mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Omelette
Phosphorus 167mg 0mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 0mg Omelette
Sodium 155mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 1.09mg 0mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0mg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg 0mg Omelette
Selenium 25.8µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Trans Fat 0.709g Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 3.319g 13g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 36.4g Sunflower oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Omelette
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.