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Caramel vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Eggnog

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Eggnog has more Vitamin D, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 18 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Caramel. Caramel contains 3.478g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Eggnog contains 0.198g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Eggnog is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

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 E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eggnog
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +856.5%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Water +871.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.55
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +856.5%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Water +871.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1656.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.591
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1656.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.591

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 77g 8.05g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 4.55g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 4.19g Caramel
Carbs 77g 8.05g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 88kcal Caramel
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 65.5g 8.05g Eggnog
Calcium 138mg 130mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 114mg 109mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 165mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.44mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.018mg 0.013mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 42IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.21mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.19mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.105mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.417mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.05mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 1µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.192mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.237mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.383mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.257mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.285mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.115mg 0.108mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 59mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 2.591g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 1.302g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.198g Caramel

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Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.