Omelette vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between omelette and tortilla
- Omelette has more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and selenium, while tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
- Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 29% more than omelette.
- Omelette contains 11 times more saturated fat than tortilla. While omelette contains 3.319g of saturated fat, tortilla contains only 0.296g.
- Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +578.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +238.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +658.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1025% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +988.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6345.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1127.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7703.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2517.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +593.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +106.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 313mg | 104% | |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.81mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.37mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 4.125mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 0.17mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.114mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 19% | |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 16.6µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 49.94g | 16% |
| Fats | 11.66g | 0.95g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 0.391g | 15% |
| Folate | 39µg | 98µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 0.296g | 14% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 482mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 0.185g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.268mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Protein | 10.57g | 7.28g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 237kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.102mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Potassium | 117mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.31g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
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.