Whey vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between whey and omelette
- Whey contains less selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A than omelette.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
- Whey is lower in saturated fat.
- Whey has a higher glycemic index than omelette.
Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1475% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +738.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1257.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +236.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1447.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +703.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1143.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3138.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4743% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24554.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 313mg | 104% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 25.8µg | 43% |
| Choline | 16mg | 247.6mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.76µg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 172µg | 19% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 10.57g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.712g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 1.289mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.386mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 167mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 11.66g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 3.319g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 4.843g | 12% |
| Folate | 1µg | 39µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.29mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 154kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.5µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 0.31g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.722mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 311mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.089g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins