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Spread vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spread and Omelette

  • Spread has more Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Omelette is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Omelette covers your daily Cholesterol needs 104% more than Spread.
  • Omelette contains 5 times less Sodium than Spread. Spread contains 755mg of Sodium, while Omelette contains 155mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Spread
0
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Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +875%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +875%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%

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.
Spread
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +627.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +173.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 A +627.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +173.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Other +107%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.13
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Fats +46.7%
Contains more Other +107%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Omelette
Protein 0g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 17.1g 11.66g Spread
Carbs 0g 0.64g Omelette
Calories 158kcal 154kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 0.31g Spread
Calcium 48mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg Omelette
Phosphorus 0mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 12mg 117mg Omelette
Sodium 755mg 155mg Omelette
Zinc 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 4489IU 617IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.29mg Spread
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 12.3µg 4.5µg Spread
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
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g 0.709g Omelette
Saturated Fat 2.22g 3.319g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 4.843g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 2.712g Spread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Omelette
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Spread
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.