Menemen vs Spanish omelette: which is healthier?
Menemen is more nutrient-dense, scoring 72/100 against 44/100 for Spanish omelette. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Menemen
94 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (half a pan): 280 g
Higher scoreSpanish omelette
156 kcal per 100 g. 1 wedge (1/6): 160 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMenemen94 vs 156 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even5.3 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.2 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpanish omelette2.5 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpanish omelette233 vs 335 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.5 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Menemen, 100 g | Spanish omelette, 100 g | Menemen, 280 g | Spanish omelette, 160 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 156 kcal | 263 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 5.4 g | 15 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 13 g | 12 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 1.3 g | 7.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.6 g | 3.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 9.4 g | 18 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 4.3 g | 3 g |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 14 mg | 71 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 87 µg | 51 µg | 244 µg | 81 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 335 mg | 653 mg | 536 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.5 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 29 mg | 85 mg | 47 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 20 mg | 38 mg | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 294 mg | 540 mg | 471 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.