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Milk vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Eggnog different?

  • Eggnog has more Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat than Milk.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Eggnog is 18% higher.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Eggnog are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Milk
Milk
1
:
9
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 165
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.
Milk
Milk
2
:
9
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin A - 206
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.45
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin A - 206
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
2
:
3
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +332%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Equal in Water - 82.54
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +332%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Equal in Water - 82.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.7%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
0
:
6
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +50.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +50.8%
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.
Milk Eggnog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 3.37g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.97g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 4.99g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 42kcal 88kcal Eggnog
Fructose 0g 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 5.2g 8.05g Milk
Calcium 125mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.03mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 95mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 150mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 44mg 54mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.01mg 0.013mg Eggnog
Manganese 0.003mg 0.005mg Eggnog
Selenium 3.3µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 196IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 48IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 5µg 1µg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.45µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.143mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.319mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.282mg 0.257mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.22mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.101mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 5mg 59mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 2.591g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.198g Eggnog
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.