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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and eggnog

  • Eggnog contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, selenium, and vitamin B2 than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 98% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 28 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of sodium, while eggnog contains 54mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of eggnog is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.1%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +1730.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +568.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +321.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 AVitamin A +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.105mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 +339.6%
Contains more FatsFats +377.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1098.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.6%
Contains more WaterWater +63.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 +368.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Eggnog DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 130mg 98%
Phosphorus 729mg 109mg 89%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.45µg 75%
Sodium 1529mg 54mg 64%
Saturated fat 13.317g 2.591g 49%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.46mg 31%
Protein 20g 4.55g 31%
Selenium 17.7µg 4.2µg 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.013mg 25%
Fats 20g 4.19g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.19mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 1.302g 12%
Vitamin A 160µg 59µg 11%
Cholesterol 88mg 59mg 10%
Calories 265kcal 88kcal 9%
Iron 0.9mg 0.2mg 9%
Choline 20.7mg 52.2mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.2µg 4%
Vitamin D 15IU 49IU 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.005mg 3%
Carbs 1.37g 8.05g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.198g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.417mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Potassium 125mg 165mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.105mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.