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, zinc, vitamin A, 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.
- Eggnog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +703.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +441.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +720% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +381% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +323.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
4.19 g
Carbs:
8.05 g
Water:
82.54 g
Other:
0.67 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +298.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +658.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +910.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +532.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +549.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +175% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +264.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 130mg | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 109mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 54mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 2.591g | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.45µg | 44% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 4.19g | 42% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 4.2µg | 29% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 4.55g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 59µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.46mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 1.302g | 17% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 88kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 59mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.198g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 49IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 52.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 8.05g | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
33%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.