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Eggnog vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between eggnog and cardamom

  • Eggnog has less manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C than cardamom.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1217% more than eggnog.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggnog and Spices, cardamom.

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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
1
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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1105.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +578.2%
Contains more IronIron +6885%
Contains more CopperCopper +2846.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1523.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +559900%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +949.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +896.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.5%
Contains more FatsFats +59.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +750.6%
Contains more OtherOther +764.2%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 28mg 1217%
Iron 0.2mg 13.97mg 172%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Zinc 0.46mg 7.47mg 64%
Magnesium 19mg 229mg 50%
Copper 0.013mg 0.383mg 41%
Potassium 165mg 1119mg 28%
Calcium 130mg 383mg 25%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 21mg 22%
Carbs 8.05g 68.47g 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.198mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.23mg 14%
Protein 4.55g 10.76g 12%
Calories 88kcal 311kcal 11%
Phosphorus 109mg 178mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.68g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.102mg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Fats 4.19g 6.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.43g 2%
Sodium 54mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.87g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.182mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 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%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.