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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 A RAE, and Vitamin B5, 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2625%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +1433.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +255%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2625%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +1433.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +255%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.11
Equal in Folate - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.11
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3691.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6059.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +1118.5%
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 Protein +3691.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6059.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +1118.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +236300%
Contains more Glucose +1828.6%
Contains more Fructose +2675%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +236300%
Contains more Glucose +1828.6%
Contains more Fructose +2675%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 4.55g 0.12g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 0g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 88kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 0.04g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 8.05g 97.02g Eggnog
Calcium 130mg 83mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 4mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 133mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.46mg 0.03mg Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 4.2µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.132mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.041mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 2.591g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 0g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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.