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Omelette vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are omelette and white Bread different?

  • Omelette is higher in choline, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, white Bread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
  • White Bread has less cholesterol.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than white Bread (73).

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) are the varieties 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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% 37% 26% 51% 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 0% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1595.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7368.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +184.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +250.2%
Contains more WaterWater +109%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7621.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +708.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +406.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette White Bread Opinion
Calories 154kcal 266kcal White Bread
Protein 10.57g 8.85g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 3.33g Omelette
Net carbs 0.64g 46.72g White Bread
Carbs 0.64g 49.42g White Bread
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg White Bread
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 48mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 117mg 126mg White Bread
Iron 1.48mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 0.31g 5.67g Omelette
Fiber 0g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.063mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 1.09mg 0.74mg Omelette
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 167mg 98mg Omelette
Sodium 155mg 490mg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 1IU Omelette
Vitamin A 172µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.22mg Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 25.8µg 22µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.243mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.536mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.087mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.2µg Omelette
Folate 39µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.709g 0.027g White Bread
Choline 247.6mg 14.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 3.319g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 0.599g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 1.602g Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Fructose 0g 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.002g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette White Bread
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
46%
Omelette
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.621g)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

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

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