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American cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Eggnog

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Iron in American cheese is higher than in Eggnog.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 92% more than Eggnog.
  • Eggnog has 31 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese has 1671mg of Sodium, while Eggnog has 54mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
8
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +703.8%
Contains more Iron +215%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.1%
Contains more Zinc +441.3%
Contains more Copper +253.8%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +381%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +703.8%
Contains more Iron +215%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.1%
Contains more Zinc +441.3%
Contains more Copper +253.8%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +381%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
5
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
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2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +298.5%
Contains more Fats +658.7%
Contains more Other +910.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.6%
Contains more Water +108.4%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +298.5%
Contains more Fats +658.7%
Contains more Other +910.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.6%
Contains more Water +108.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +532.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +532.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
5
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Galactose +175%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +264.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 Galactose +175%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +264.7%
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.
American 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 18.13g 4.55g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 4.19g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 371kcal 88kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 2.26g 8.05g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 130mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.2mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 19mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 109mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 1671mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 2.49mg 0.46mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.013mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.005mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 4.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 206IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 59µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.21mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.19mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.05mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 1µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.45µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.085mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.201mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.237mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.383mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.257mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.12mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.225mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.289mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.108mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 59mg Eggnog
Trans Fat 1.144g Eggnog
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.591g Eggnog
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 1.302g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.198g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American 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
32%
American cheese
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1617mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.