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Eggnog vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggnog and brown sugar

  • Eggnog has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and selenium, while brown sugar has more iron.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 20% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brown sugar is lower.
  • Eggnog has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Sugars, brown.

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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
6
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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2625%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more IronIron +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1180%

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
11
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2169.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.11mg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
4
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3691.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6059.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1118.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +236300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1828.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2675%
~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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Brown sugar DV% diff.
Carbs 8.05g 98.09g 30%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 109mg 4mg 15%
Calories 88kcal 380kcal 15%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0g 12%
Choline 52.2mg 2.3mg 9%
Protein 4.55g 0.12g 9%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Iron 0.2mg 0.71mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.132mg 6%
Fats 4.19g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Calcium 130mg 83mg 5%
Selenium 4.2µg 1.2µg 5%
Copper 0.013mg 0.047mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.03mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg 3%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.064mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.04g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.041mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 133mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0g 1%
Sodium 54mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 97.02g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 1µg 1µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.