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Eggnog vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eggnog and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Eggnog.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 81% higher.

We used Eggnog and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.4%
Contains more Zinc +691.3%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +578.6%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.4%
Contains more Zinc +691.3%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +578.6%

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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin A +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin A +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +160.5%
Contains more Water +123%
Contains more Protein +402.6%
Contains more Fats +695%
Contains more Other +453.7%
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +160.5%
Contains more Water +123%
Contains more Protein +402.6%
Contains more Fats +695%
Contains more Other +453.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.7%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +6433.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +271.4%
Contains more Galactose +150%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +6433.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +271.4%
Contains more Galactose +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 3.09g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 4.19g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 8.05g 3.09g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0.04g 0g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 130mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.2mg 0.14mg Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 109mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 165mg 76mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 653mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.013mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.005mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 4.2µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 206IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 49IU 24IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.059mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.41mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 1µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.201mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.383mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.257mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.12mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.289mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.108mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 59mg 99mg Eggnog
Trans Fat 0.917g Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 18.867g Eggnog
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.276g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.