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Classic omelette made with eggs, cheese, and butter.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Omelette with cheese and butter (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 16.8 g of protein, 25.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Biotin covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Omelette with cheese and butter is made by cooking beaten eggs in butter and adding cheese, which softens or melts as the eggs set. It can be folded into a thick, tender omelette, with lightly browned edges and a rich, savoury flavour.
It is commonly served hot for breakfast or brunch, often with toast, salad or sliced vegetables; in Turkey, omelettes are also a familiar part of a home-style breakfast spread with tea. Eggs and cheese make it a protein-containing choice, while butter and cheese give it a notably rich, higher-fat character. For a lighter plate, use less butter and cheese and serve it with fresh vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
260
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
2g
· 1% DV
Protein
14g
· 28% DV
Fat
21g
· 27% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 22% · Fat 75%
Vitamins
Biotin
18µg · 60% DV
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Vitamin A
220µg · 24% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 260 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
To make an omelette with cheese and butter, beat the eggs, melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat, and pour in the eggs. When the edges begin to set, add the cheese, fold the omelette, and cook until the eggs are set but still tender.
Cheddar melts smoothly and gives an omelette with cheese and butter a familiar savory flavor. Gruyère also melts well, while feta stays crumbly and tastes saltier; taste the filling before adding extra salt to the eggs.
For a fluffy omelette with cheese and butter, whisk the eggs until blended and cook them over moderate heat rather than rushing them over high heat. Avoid pressing the omelette down, and fold it while the top is just set so it stays tender.
Add the cheese to an omelette with cheese and butter once the eggs have started to set but are still slightly soft on top. This gives the cheese time to melt without scorching it against the pan, and makes the omelette easier to fold.
Use a clean nonstick or well-seasoned pan and let the butter coat its surface before adding the eggs. Cook the omelette with cheese and butter over medium-low heat, then loosen the edges gently once they have set instead of trying to move it too early.
Yes, you can bake an omelette with cheese and butter in an oven-safe skillet. Start the eggs on the stovetop until the edges set, add the cheese, then finish under a moderate oven or broiler, watching closely so the top does not overcook.
An omelette with cheese and butter pairs well with toast, a green salad, or sliced tomatoes. Fresh fruit is another easy side for breakfast; choose something lighter if the omelette is already a rich meal.
You can cook an omelette with cheese and butter ahead, but it is best freshly made because reheating can toughen the eggs. If preparing it for later, cool it promptly, cover it, refrigerate it, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
An omelette with cheese and butter keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Discard it if it has been left out for an extended time, and reheat leftovers thoroughly before eating.
An omelette with cheese and butter can be a filling breakfast because it provides protein, but the cheese and butter make it a richer choice. Pair it with vegetables or fruit, and adjust the amount of butter and cheese to suit your usual meals.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.