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Eggnog vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between eggnog and beetroot?

  • Eggnog is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and choline, yet beetroot is higher in folate, manganese, and fiber.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 27% more.

We used Eggnog and Beets, raw types in this article.

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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
5
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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6480%

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
8
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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +770%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +10800%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.031mg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2364.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61.2%
~equal in Water ~87.58g

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3968.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Beetroot DV% diff.
Folate 1µg 109µg 27%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.329mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.04mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.027g 12%
Calcium 130mg 16mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Phosphorus 109mg 40mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 0.8mg 8%
Choline 52.2mg 6mg 8%
Copper 0.013mg 0.075mg 7%
Protein 4.55g 1.61g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 2µg 6%
Fats 4.19g 0.17g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Selenium 4.2µg 0.7µg 6%
Potassium 165mg 325mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.155mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4.9mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.032g 3%
Calories 88kcal 43kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.06g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.334mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.067mg 1%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.04mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 8.05g 9.56g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 6.76g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 6.76g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.031mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.021mg 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 Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.