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Brown sugar vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Eggnog

  • Brown sugar has more Iron, while Eggnog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 20% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 4 times less Iron than Brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 0.71mg of Iron, while Eggnog contains 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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 Iron +255%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Calcium +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2625%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +1433.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +255%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Calcium +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2625%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +1433.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105
Equal in Folate - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1118.5%
Contains more Protein +3691.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6059.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +1118.5%
Contains more Protein +3691.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6059.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +236300%
Contains more Glucose +1828.6%
Contains more Fructose +2675%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 +236300%
Contains more Glucose +1828.6%
Contains more Fructose +2675%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 8.05g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 98.09g 8.05g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 88kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g 0.04g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 8.05g Eggnog
Calcium 83mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.71mg 0.2mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 4mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 133mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 28mg 54mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.047mg 0.013mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.005mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.105mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.591g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.