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Eggnog vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggnog and absinthe

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium in eggnog is higher than in absinthe.
  • Eggnog covers your daily cholesterol needs 20% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe contains less cholesterol.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of absinthe is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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.
Eggnog
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8150%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2625%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%

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.
Eggnog
13
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
4
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +6243.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Absinthe DV% diff.
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Phosphorus 109mg 4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.004mg 14%
Calcium 130mg 0mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0g 12%
Calories 88kcal 295kcal 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Protein 4.55g 0g 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Fats 4.19g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Magnesium 19mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 165mg 2mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.001mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.04mg 4%
Carbs 8.05g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.006mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 0.04mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0g 1%
Copper 0.013mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Absinthe
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%
Eggnog
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe 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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.