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Eggnog vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggnog and port Salut

  • Eggnog has more choline, while port Salut has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 71% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 3 times less choline than eggnog. Eggnog contains 52.2mg of choline, while port Salut contains 15.4mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in eggnog is lower.
  • Port Salut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of port Salut is 27, while the glycemic index of eggnog is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Cheese, port de salut.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +115%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.053mg

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1312.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.6%
Contains more FatsFats +573%
Contains more OtherOther +198.5%

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% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +617.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Port Salut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 16.691g 64%
Calcium 130mg 650mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.5µg 44%
Protein 4.55g 23.78g 38%
Fats 4.19g 28.2g 37%
Phosphorus 109mg 360mg 36%
Vitamin A 59µg 315µg 28%
Cholesterol 59mg 123mg 21%
Sodium 54mg 534mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 9.338g 20%
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg 19%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.6mg 19%
Calories 88kcal 352kcal 13%
Choline 52.2mg 15.4mg 7%
Folate 1µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin D 49IU 21IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.729g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.014mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 8.05g 0.57g 2%
Copper 0.013mg 0.022mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 136mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.57g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.24mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.053mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.686mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Port Salut
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
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.