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Cheddar Cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Eggnog?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Eggnog.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 81% higher.
  • Eggnog has 12 times less Sodium than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 653mg of Sodium, while Eggnog has 54mg.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Eggnog types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.4%
Contains more Zinc +691.3%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +578.6%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.4%
Contains more Zinc +691.3%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +578.6%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +402.6%
Contains more Fats +695%
Contains more Other +453.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.5%
Contains more Water +123%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 +402.6%
Contains more Fats +695%
Contains more Other +453.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.5%
Contains more Water +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +271.4%
Contains more Galactose +150%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +6433.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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 Glucose +271.4%
Contains more Galactose +150%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +6433.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 22.87g 4.55g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 4.19g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 404kcal 88kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 0.48g 8.05g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 130mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 109mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 653mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 3.64mg 0.46mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.005mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 4.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 206IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 59µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.21mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.19mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.05mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.45µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.085mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.201mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.237mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.383mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.257mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.12mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.225mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.289mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.108mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 59mg Eggnog
Trans Fat 0.917g Eggnog
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.591g Eggnog
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.302g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.198g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.276g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.