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Eggnog vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Eggnog and American cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Iron in American cheese is higher than in Eggnog.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 92% more than Eggnog.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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
2
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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +703.8%
Contains more IronIron +215%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +488.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +720%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +381%

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
5
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% 12% 4.2% 36% 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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg

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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.6%
Contains more WaterWater +108.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.5%
Contains more FatsFats +658.7%
Contains more OtherOther +910.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +532.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +549.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
5
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +264.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +175%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog American cheese Opinion
Calories 88kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 4.55g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 4.19g 31.79g American cheese
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Net carbs 8.05g 3.7g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 3.7g Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 100mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 23IU Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 26mg American cheese
Calcium 130mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 165mg 132mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.63mg American cheese
Sugar 8.05g 2.26g American cheese
Copper 0.013mg 0.046mg American cheese
Zinc 0.46mg 2.49mg American cheese
Phosphorus 109mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 54mg 1671mg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 59µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.005mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 4.2µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.076mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.403mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 1µg 8µg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Eggnog
Choline 52.2mg 36.2mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 18.057g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.286g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.201mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.383mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.257mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.12mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.289mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.108mg 0.546mg American cheese
Fructose 0.04g 0g Eggnog
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog American cheese
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
18%
Eggnog
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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