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Turkey meat vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey meat and omelette?

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B12, yet omelette is richer in choline, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 68% higher.
  • Turkey meat has 150 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, while omelette has 0.064mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14857.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +170.1%
Contains more FatsFats +57.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +966.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
31% 45% 25%
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 -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 109mg 313mg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.064mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.143mg 36%
Protein 28.55g 10.57g 36%
Choline 87.4mg 247.6mg 29%
Vitamin A 12µg 172µg 18%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.09mg 13%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.76µg 11%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.29mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.386mg 8%
Phosphorus 223mg 167mg 8%
Folate 9µg 39µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.289mg 7%
Fats 7.39g 11.66g 7%
Selenium 29.8µg 25.8µg 7%
Vitamin D 15IU 69IU 7%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.7µg 7%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 4.843g 5%
Saturated fat 2.155g 3.319g 5%
Iron 1.09mg 1.48mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg 4%
Potassium 239mg 117mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.712g 4%
Calcium 14mg 48mg 3%
Copper 0.093mg 0.063mg 3%
Calories 189kcal 154kcal 2%
Sodium 103mg 155mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.034mg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.31g N/A
Manganese 0.014mg 0.024mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Turkey meat
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.