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Eggnog vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and pollock

  • Pollock is richer than eggnog in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 134% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 16 times more saturated fat than pollock. Eggnog contains 2.591g of saturated fat, while pollock contains 0.159g.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.6%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%

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
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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%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3661%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +558%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +713.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.3µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.432mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +255.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +416%
Contains more OtherOther +152.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +871.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 3.66µg 134%
Selenium 4.2µg 44.1µg 73%
Protein 4.55g 23.48g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.949mg 24%
Phosphorus 109mg 267mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.329mg 21%
Sodium 54mg 419mg 16%
Magnesium 19mg 81mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.159g 11%
Cholesterol 59mg 86mg 9%
Potassium 165mg 430mg 8%
Choline 52.2mg 91.6mg 7%
Calcium 130mg 72mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 0.56mg 5%
Copper 0.013mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin A 59µg 17µg 5%
Fats 4.19g 1.18g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.134g 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.583g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.223mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.054mg 2%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Calories 88kcal 111kcal 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.57mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 49IU 51IU 0%
Sugar 8.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.28mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.432mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.691mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Pollock
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
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.