Scrambled egg vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scrambled egg and omelette different?
- Scrambled egg is richer in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc, while omelette is higher in choline, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Scrambled egg covers your daily need for cholesterol, 38% more than omelette.
- Scrambled egg contains 2 times more saturated fat than omelette. Scrambled egg contains 6.153g of saturated fat, while omelette contains 3.319g.
Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.712 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.7% |
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 | 426mg | 313mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.153g | 3.319g | 13% |
| Choline | 180.6mg | 247.6mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 167mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.386mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0.76µg | 10% |
| Fats | 16.18g | 11.66g | 7% |
| Protein | 13.84g | 10.57g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 1.289mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 22.5µg | 25.8µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 2.712g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 4.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.889g | 4.843g | 3% |
| Folate | 29µg | 39µg | 3% |
| Calories | 212kcal | 154kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 69IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 155mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.08g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Carbs | 2.08g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.64g | 0.31g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 172µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.185mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.913mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.96mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.325mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
48%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Scrambled egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Omelette is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.