Know what’s on your plate
Omelet
Calories & nutrition facts
chicken, with cheese
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 182 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 3.8 g 1%
- Fat 14 g 17%
- Saturated fat 5.4 g 27%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 3 g —
- Sodium 580 mg 25%
- Cholesterol 251 mg 84%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 205 µg 23%
- Vitamin C 25.7 mg 29%
- Vitamin D 1.5 µg 8%
- Vitamin E 2.1 mg 14%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.43 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.8 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 37.4 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 1.3 µg 55%
Minerals
- Calcium 158 mg 12%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 13.8 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 237 mg 19%
- Potassium 160 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 1.4 mg 153%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 0.04 µg 0%
Similar foods
- Western omeletchicken, with peppers, onion and ham150 kcal / 100 g
- Spanish omeletchicken, with onion, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms110 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese omeletfried213 kcal / 100 g
- Scrambled or omelet whole eggchicken, cooked153 kcal / 100 g
- Egg and mozzarella omeletwith salt215 kcal / 100 g
- Omelette
- Chicken omeletteegg, cooked with butter174 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken egg omeletteno added fat129 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese omelettehomemade255 kcal / 100 g
- Scrambled egg or omelettechicken, with cheese146 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Omelet
How do you make a soft, folded omelette?
Beat the eggs just until the yolks and whites come together. Pour into a lightly buttered non-stick pan over medium-low heat; as the edges set, draw them towards the centre and tilt the pan so uncooked egg runs underneath. Fold while the top is still slightly glossy, then serve straight away.
What can you put in an omelette?
Try wilted spinach with feta, sautéed mushrooms with thyme, or cooked peppers and onions with a little grated cheese. Cook watery or raw fillings first, and add them before folding so the omelette does not turn soggy.
How do you stop an omelette sticking to the pan?
Use a clean non-stick pan and warm butter or oil over medium-low heat before adding the beaten eggs. If the fat is smoking, the pan is too hot; lower the heat and let the eggs set gently.
Can you keep a cooked omelette in the fridge?
Yes. Cool it promptly, cover it and refrigerate within two hours; eat it within three days. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, or enjoy it cold.
Can you freeze an omelette?
You can, though the texture may become a little rubbery after thawing. Cool it, wrap it tightly or place it in an airtight container, freeze, then thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot.
What is the difference between an omelette and a frittata?
An omelette is usually cooked quickly in a pan, filled and folded. A frittata is thicker, with its fillings mixed into the eggs; it is cooked more slowly and often finished under a grill or in the oven.
What can you use instead of eggs for an omelette?
For an egg-free version, whisk chickpea flour with water into a pourable batter, season it and cook it in an oiled non-stick pan like a thin pancake. It will be denser and more savoury than an egg omelette.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6716 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
