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Eggnog vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggnog and gruyere cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in gruyere cheese is higher than in eggnog.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily calcium needs 88% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog contains less cholesterol.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Cheese, gruyere.

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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 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.7%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +455%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.2%

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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.106mg

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
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +148.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +555.2%
Contains more FatsFats +671.8%
Contains more OtherOther +541.8%

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
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +671.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Gruyere cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 130mg 1011mg 88%
Saturated fat 2.591g 18.913g 74%
Phosphorus 109mg 605mg 71%
Protein 4.55g 29.81g 51%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.6µg 48%
Fats 4.19g 32.34g 43%
Zinc 0.46mg 3.9mg 31%
Sodium 54mg 714mg 29%
Vitamin A 59µg 271µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 10.043g 22%
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg 19%
Cholesterol 59mg 110mg 17%
Calories 88kcal 413kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.733g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.279mg 7%
Choline 52.2mg 15.4mg 7%
Magnesium 19mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.562mg 3%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 49IU 24IU 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0.36g 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.081mg 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg 2%
Potassium 165mg 81mg 2%
Copper 0.013mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.017mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0.36g N/A
Iron 0.2mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g 0.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.28mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.106mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.421mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.612mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 3.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.71mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.822mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.743mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 1.117mg 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 Gruyere 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.322g)

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.