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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 A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Omelette is 82% higher.
  • Omelette is lower in Sodium.

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 Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains more Copper +87.3%
Contains more Manganese +320.8%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Selenium +529.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains more Copper +87.3%
Contains more Manganese +320.8%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1290.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +293%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1290.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +293%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1645.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Protein +294.4%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Equal in Water - 76.13
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +1645.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Protein +294.4%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Equal in Water - 76.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.3%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0.64g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 8.2g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 11.17g 0.64g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 154kcal Omelette
Sugar 0.31g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 48mg Omelette
Iron 0.65mg 1.48mg Omelette
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 254mg 117mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 155mg Omelette
Zinc 0.31mg 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.118mg 0.063mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.024mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 157IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.034mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.064mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 7µg 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.116mg 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.202mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.171mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.066mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.172mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.062mg 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 68mg 313mg Potato salad
Trans Fat 0.709g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 3.319g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.712g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Omelette
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.