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Yolk vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yolk and Eggnog

  • Eggnog has less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 342% more.
  • Yolk has 146 times more Folate than Eggnog. Yolk has 146µg of Folate, while Eggnog has 1µg.
  • Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
7
:
3
Eggnog
Contains more Iron +1265%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +1265%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Equal in Calcium - 130

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.
Yolk
10
:
2
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +14500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +14500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
2
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +533.4%
Contains more Other +153.7%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +57.8%
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +248.6%
Contains more Fats +533.4%
Contains more Other +153.7%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
1
Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +801.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +801.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
5
:
1
Eggnog
Contains more Sucrose +75%
Contains more Glucose +157.1%
Contains more Fructose +75%
Contains more Maltose +75%
Contains more Galactose +75%
Contains more Lactose +11100%
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 Sucrose +75%
Contains more Glucose +157.1%
Contains more Fructose +75%
Contains more Maltose +75%
Contains more Galactose +75%
Contains more Lactose +11100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 15.86g 4.55g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 4.19g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 322kcal 88kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g 0.04g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 8.05g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 2.73mg 0.2mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 390mg 109mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 48mg 54mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.46mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.013mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.005mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 4.2µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 206IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 59µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.21mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 49IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 1.2µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.034mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.19mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.417mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.05mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 1µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.45µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.085mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.201mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.237mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.383mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.257mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.12mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.225mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.289mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.108mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 59mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 9.551g 2.591g Eggnog
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 1.302g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.198g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1026mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.96g)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.