Potato salad vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and omelette
- Potato salad has more vitamin C; however, omelette has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 82% higher.
- Omelette is lower in sodium.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than omelette.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +529.3% |
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 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1290.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +543.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 313mg | 82% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 45% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 25.8µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.76µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.386mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 155mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 172µg | 16% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 10.57g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 167mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 1.289mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 69IU | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.7µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 3.319g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 39µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.712g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 4.843g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 11.66g | 5% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 117mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 0.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 154kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.31g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1645.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +294.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.2% |
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Water
~76.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.712 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.3% |
