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Tomato vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato and Omelette different?

  • Tomato is higher in Vitamin C, however, Omelette is richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Omelette is 104% higher.
  • Tomato has less Saturated Fat.

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet are the varieties 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 Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +448.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +595.8%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.063
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +448.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +595.8%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.063

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.
Tomato
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +828.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1931.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +828.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1931.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +507.8%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Protein +1101.1%
Contains more Fats +5730%
Contains more Other +96.1%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 +507.8%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Protein +1101.1%
Contains more Fats +5730%
Contains more Other +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3167.5%
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3167.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +303.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +303.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 0.64g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 0.2g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 3.89g 0.64g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 154kcal Omelette
Fructose 1.37g 0g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 0.31g Omelette
Fiber 1.2g 0g Tomato
Calcium 10mg 48mg Omelette
Iron 0.27mg 1.48mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 24mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 237mg 117mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 155mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.059mg 0.063mg Omelette
Manganese 0.114mg 0.024mg Tomato
Selenium 0µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 833IU 617IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.034mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.064mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 15µg 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 7.9µg 4.5µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.027mg 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.025mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.027mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.006mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.018mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.014mg 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0g 0.709g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 3.319g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 2.712g Omelette
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
Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.