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Cream cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Eggnog

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, yet Eggnog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 88% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 6 times more Sodium than Eggnog. Cream cheese contains 314mg of Sodium, while Eggnog contains 54mg.
  • Eggnog contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Eggnog.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
6
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +104.8%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +104.8%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
7
:
5
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +722%
Contains more Other +89.6%
Contains more Carbs +45.8%
Contains more Water +56.9%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +722%
Contains more Other +89.6%
Contains more Carbs +45.8%
Contains more Water +56.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +584.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +649%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +584.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +649%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
6
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +108.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Eggnog
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +108.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Eggnog
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 6.15g 4.55g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 4.19g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 350kcal 88kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 3.76g 8.05g Cream cheese
Calcium 97mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.11mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 9mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 107mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 132mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 314mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.5mg 0.46mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.013mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 4.2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 206IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 59µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.21mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.19mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.417mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.05mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 1µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.3µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.233mg 0.201mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.237mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.383mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.257mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.12mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.225mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.289mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.108mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 59mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 20.213g 2.591g Eggnog
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 1.302g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.198g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Eggnog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cream cheese
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.