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Eggnog vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Eggnog and Béchamel sauce

  • Eggnog has more Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Béchamel sauce has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% more.
  • Eggnog has 4 times more Choline than Béchamel sauce. Eggnog has 52.2mg of Choline, while Béchamel sauce has 14.1mg.
  • Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Eggnog and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Equal in Calcium - 126
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Potassium - 163
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.013
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 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Equal in Calcium - 126
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Potassium - 163
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.013

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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Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
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 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +60.6%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Equal in Carbs - 7.4
Equal in Water - 80.66
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% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +60.6%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Equal in Carbs - 7.4
Equal in Water - 80.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 7.3g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 3.77g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 8.05g 7.4g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 105kcal Béchamel sauce
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 130mg 126mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.21mg Béchamel sauce
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 101mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 163mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 328mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 0.42mg Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.013mg
Manganese 0.005mg 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 4.2µg 3.3µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.17mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 49IU
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.8mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.184mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.339mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.041mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.046mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg 0.147mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.198mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg 0.32mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.12mg 0.082mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.157mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg 0.219mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg 0.089mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.591g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggnog Béchamel sauce
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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.