Two of the most popular healthy breakfast options are eggs and oatmeal — with good reason. Both provide filling protein along with plenty of other necessary vitamins and minerals.

But is one better for you than the other?

"Eggs and oatmeal can both be healthy breakfast options, but they offer very different benefits," says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor.

While eggs are packed with filling protein and nutrients like choline, "oatmeal delivers fiber and slow-digesting carbs," Rizzo says. But, she cautions, the cooking method and other ingredients in your meal also affect the overall nutrition of the dish.

Here's what to know about these two options — and how to prepare them in the healthiest ways.

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