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High protein, low carb, source of B12 and selenium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Truffle omelette (140 g) has 259 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 16.5 g of protein, 19.9 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 25.2 µg of Biotin covers 84% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 1 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
259
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
2.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
16.5g
· 33% DV
Fat
19.9g
· 26% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 26% · Fat 69%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.9 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.74 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 70 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
A truffle omelette is made with eggs and fresh truffle or truffle oil, usually cooked in butter. Some versions add herbs or cheese, but a restrained filling lets the truffle remain the defining flavor.
Either can work in a truffle omelette, but they bring different aromas: white truffles are especially pungent, while black truffles tend to taste earthier. Shave either over the finished eggs to preserve its fragrance.
A truffle omelette can be expensive because fresh truffles are scarce, seasonal ingredients that are often costly to source. Restaurant prices may also reflect the amount of truffle used and whether it is freshly shaved at the table.
Yes, truffle oil can stand in for fresh truffles in a truffle omelette, though the flavor is usually less nuanced and can be more intense. Add just a few drops after cooking rather than frying the eggs in it.
Cook a truffle omelette gently over low to medium-low heat, stirring the eggs until they are just set. Take the pan off the heat while the center is still slightly glossy; residual heat will finish cooking it.
No, a truffle omelette does not need cheese. Leaving it out gives the truffle room to shine; if you add cheese, use a small amount of a savory hard cheese so it does not overpower the aroma.
A French-style truffle omelette is usually kept simply folded, tender, and lightly seasoned, with truffle incorporated into or shaved over the eggs. Serve it promptly, before the delicate aroma fades, rather than covering it with a heavy sauce.
A truffle omelette is best cooked just before serving because reheating makes the eggs firmer and dulls the truffle aroma. You can prepare and beat the eggs in advance, but add the truffle and cook the omelette at mealtime.
Serve a truffle omelette with a simple green salad, lightly dressed greens, or plain toast. Mild sides complement its earthy aroma, while strongly flavored sauces and heavily seasoned foods can overwhelm it.
Yes, you can add sautéed mushrooms to a truffle omelette, but keep the portion modest because their earthy flavor can compete with the truffle. Cook the mushrooms first so they release moisture before you add the eggs.
Vitamins
Biotin
25.2µg · 84% DV
B12
1.61µg · 67% DV
B2
0.59mg · 45% DV
B5
1.89mg · 38% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
245mg · 35% DV
Iodine
34µg · 23% DV
Zinc
1.61mg · 15% DV
Sodium
294mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
203mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 259 calories in 1 serving (medium) (140 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.
A Truffle omelette is made by cooking beaten eggs with shaved truffle or a little truffle oil, often with butter. It is associated particularly with French cooking, where the truffle’s earthy aroma is allowed to stand out rather than being masked by lots of extra ingredients.
It makes a rich breakfast or brunch, and can also be served as a light lunch with toast and a simple green salad. The eggs stay tender while the truffle brings a deep, woodsy fragrance. It is high in protein and low in carbohydrate; a 100 g portion has 11.8 g of protein. For a lighter version, use butter sparingly and pair it with vegetables or salad rather than a large serving of toast.
High
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.
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
✓ 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
5.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.