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Eggnog vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eggnog and Cream cheese

  • Eggnog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 88% higher.
  • Eggnog contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Cheese, cream.

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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
Eggnog
5
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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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
Eggnog
6
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% 12% 4.2% 36% 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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +722%
Contains more OtherOther +89.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +584.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +649%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
6
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +108.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 88kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Protein 4.55g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 4.19g 34.44g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Net carbs 8.05g 5.52g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 5.52g Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 101mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Eggnog
Calcium 130mg 97mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 132mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.11mg Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 3.76g Cream cheese
Copper 0.013mg 0.018mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.46mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 109mg 107mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 314mg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 59µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 4.2µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.091mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.22µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 1µg 9µg Cream cheese
Choline 52.2mg 27.2mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 20.213g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.069mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.383mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.257mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.12mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.289mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.108mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Fructose 0.04g 0g Eggnog
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Cream cheese
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
18%
Eggnog
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.