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Eggnog vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggnog and barley

  • Eggnog contains less manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc than barley.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 84% higher.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of eggnog is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Barley, hulled.

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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
1
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%
Barley
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +293.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.9%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +3730.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +502.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +797.6%

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
6
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%
Barley
7
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Barley
3
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.2%
Contains more WaterWater +774.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +812.8%
Contains more OtherOther +243.3%

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
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +341.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +459.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Barley
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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Barley DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 1.943mg 84%
Fiber 0g 17.3g 69%
Selenium 4.2µg 37.7µg 61%
Copper 0.013mg 0.498mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.646mg 51%
Iron 0.2mg 3.6mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 4.604mg 28%
Magnesium 19mg 133mg 27%
Carbs 8.05g 73.48g 22%
Phosphorus 109mg 264mg 22%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.77mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.318mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Protein 4.55g 12.48g 16%
Calories 88kcal 354kcal 13%
Calcium 130mg 33mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.482g 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Potassium 165mg 452mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.285mg 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.108g 6%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Fats 4.19g 2.3g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.295g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.282mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.57mg 2%
Net carbs 8.05g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.281mg 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 Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley 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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.