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Eggnog vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and arrowroot

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 84% higher.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Arrowroot, raw.

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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
3
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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.2%
Contains more IronIron +1010%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3380%

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1512.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432%
Contains more FolateFolate +33700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +1995%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.3%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%
~equal in Protein ~4.24g
~equal in Water ~80.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 1µg 338µg 84%
Iron 0.2mg 2.22mg 25%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.266mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.039g 12%
Calcium 130mg 6mg 12%
Copper 0.013mg 0.121mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.693mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.059mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.143mg 9%
Potassium 165mg 454mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 1µg 6%
Selenium 4.2µg 0.7µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Fats 4.19g 0.2g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.292mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.004g 3%
Phosphorus 109mg 98mg 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.63mg 2%
Carbs 8.05g 13.39g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.092g 1%
Calories 88kcal 65kcal 1%
Protein 4.55g 4.24g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 26mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.9mg 0%
Net carbs 8.05g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.552g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.