Pancake vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pancake and omelette
- Pancake has more calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while omelette has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 85% more than pancake.
- Pancake contains 24 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. While pancake contains 1.567mg of vitamin B3, omelette contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of sodium in omelette is lower.
- Omelette has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of omelette is 0, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +356.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +491.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +245.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4321.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 313mg | 85% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.76µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 25.8µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 1.289mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 48mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 172µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 155mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 2.712g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 0.64g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.4g | 10.57g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.386mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 4.843g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 3.319g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 154kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 11.66g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 167mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.31g | N/A | |
| Folate | 38µg | 39µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.049g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 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?
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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