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Eggnog vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and candy bar

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11765% higher.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Candies, peanut bar.

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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
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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +385%
Contains more CopperCopper +5853.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +756.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%

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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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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305900%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +5058.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.7%
Contains more FatsFats +704.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1184.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5278.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 153mg 11765%
Copper 0.013mg 0.774mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 10.65g 70%
Manganese 0.005mg 1.243mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 7.922mg 49%
Fats 4.19g 33.7g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 16.721g 39%
Zinc 0.46mg 3.94mg 32%
Phosphorus 109mg 308mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 4.1mg 26%
Protein 4.55g 15.5g 22%
Calories 88kcal 522kcal 22%
Magnesium 19mg 110mg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Folate 1µg 75µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 8.05g 47.4g 13%
Iron 0.2mg 0.97mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.591g 4.678g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.83mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 165mg 407mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Calcium 130mg 78mg 5%
Sodium 54mg 156mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.14mg 4%
Choline 52.2mg 29.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 4.2µg 4.7µg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.385mg 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 Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.