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Chocolate ice cream vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate ice cream and eggnog?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in copper, iron, and manganese, yet eggnog is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and choline.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 21% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in eggnog is lower.

We used Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +365%
Contains more CopperCopper +938.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68%
~equal in Phosphorus ~109mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +132%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
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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 FatsFats +162.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
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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 +146.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Eggnog DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 2.591g 19%
Copper 0.135mg 0.013mg 14%
Fats 11g 4.19g 10%
Iron 0.93mg 0.2mg 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 59mg 8%
Vitamin A 118µg 59µg 7%
Carbs 28.2g 8.05g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.45µg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.005mg 6%
Calories 216kcal 88kcal 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Choline 22.5mg 52.2mg 5%
Vitamin D 8IU 49IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 1.302g 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg 5%
Folate 16µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.417mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 4.2µg 3%
Potassium 249mg 165mg 2%
Calcium 109mg 130mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Protein 3.8g 4.55g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.105mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.198g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.034mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 76mg 54mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 8.05g N/A
Phosphorus 107mg 109mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.