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Eggnog vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggnog and Ricotta

  • Eggnog has more Vitamin D, and Choline, however, Ricotta is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 29% more than Eggnog.
  • Eggnog has 5 times more Vitamin D than Ricotta. While Eggnog has 49IU of Vitamin D, Ricotta has only 10IU.
  • Eggnog has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggnog and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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.
Eggnog
3
:
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Zinc +152.2%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Zinc +152.2%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%

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.
Eggnog
8
:
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +116%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.104
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +116%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
:
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +147.5%
Contains more Fats +209.8%
Contains more Other +52.2%
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +147.5%
Contains more Fats +209.8%
Contains more Other +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.4%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 3.04g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 4.19g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 8.05g 3.04g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 130mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.2mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 165mg 105mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 84mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.013mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.005mg 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 206IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.11mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 10IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.013mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.104mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.213mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.043mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.34µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.201mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.383mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.257mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.12mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.289mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.108mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 59mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 2.591g 8.295g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggnog Ricotta
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
17%
Eggnog
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.704g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.