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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 for cream cheese is 88% higher.
  • Eggnog contains less cholesterol.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

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
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
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% 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% 103% 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 +422%
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
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
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
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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 20.213g 80%
Fats 4.19g 34.44g 47%
Vitamin A 59µg 308µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 8.907g 19%
Cholesterol 59mg 101mg 14%
Calories 88kcal 350kcal 13%
Sodium 54mg 314mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.22µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.483g 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8.6µg 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Choline 52.2mg 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.86mg 4%
Protein 4.55g 6.15g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.23mg 3%
Calcium 130mg 97mg 3%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.517mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Copper 0.013mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 0.11mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 132mg 1%
Carbs 8.05g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 3.76g N/A
Zinc 0.46mg 0.5mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Phosphorus 109mg 107mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
17%
Eggnog
21%
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.

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