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Biscuit vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and eggnog

  • Biscuits have more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and calcium; however, eggnog is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Biscuits cover your daily need for iron, 34% more than eggnog.
  • Biscuits have 76 times more manganese than eggnog. While biscuits have 0.378mg of manganese, eggnog has only 0.005mg.
  • Eggnog has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.8%
Contains more IronIron +1350%
Contains more CopperCopper +530.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Eggnog
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2708.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +462.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Eggnog
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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 ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +289%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +454%
Contains more OtherOther +377.6%
Contains more WaterWater +185.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
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 +432.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2002.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Eggnog DV% diff.
Iron 2.9mg 0.2mg 34%
Selenium 19.5µg 4.2µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.034mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.198g 26%
Sodium 580mg 54mg 23%
Fats 16.3g 4.19g 19%
Cholesterol 3mg 59mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.105mg 18%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.005mg 16%
Folate 61µg 1µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.45µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 1.302g 14%
Calories 353kcal 88kcal 13%
Carbs 44.6g 8.05g 12%
Calcium 235mg 130mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.19mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.324g 2.591g 8%
Phosphorus 164mg 109mg 8%
Copper 0.082mg 0.013mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 7g 4.55g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.417mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.05mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 165mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 8.05g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Eggnog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.