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Broth vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and eggnog?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, choline, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet eggnog is higher in vitamin D.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1036% more.
  • Broth has 23 times more vitamin B3 than eggnog. While broth has 2.46mg of vitamin B3, eggnog has only 0.105mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggnog is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Eggnog types 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.
Broth
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Eggnog
3
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +194.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.3%
Contains more IronIron +415%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 EVitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Eggnog
1
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 +266.2%
Contains more FatsFats +231.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.7%
Contains more OtherOther +7240.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3536.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Eggnog
1
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 +311.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2162.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Eggnog DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 54mg 1036%
Selenium 28µg 4.2µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.198g 29%
Protein 16.66g 4.55g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.19mg 18%
Fats 13.88g 4.19g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 59mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.105mg 15%
Choline 114.6mg 52.2mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 1.302g 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.2mg 10%
Calories 267kcal 88kcal 9%
Magnesium 56mg 19mg 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 109mg 8%
Folate 32µg 1µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.45µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Calcium 187mg 130mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.417mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.43g 2.591g 4%
Potassium 309mg 165mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.46mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 8.05g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.21mg 2%
Copper 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.5mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 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
Broth 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
28%
Broth
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 23821mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.839g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.