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Eggnog vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggnog and chicken meat?

  • Eggnog is richer in calcium and vitamin D, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 52% higher.
  • Chicken meat has 25 times less vitamin D than eggnog. Eggnog has 49IU of vitamin D, while chicken meat has 2IU.
  • Eggnog is lower in cholesterol.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than chicken meat (0).

We used Eggnog and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Eggnog
2
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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +530%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +469%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7982.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.2%

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.8%
Contains more OtherOther +-291.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +500%
Contains more FatsFats +224.6%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +310.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 8.487mg 52%
Protein 4.55g 27.3g 46%
Selenium 4.2µg 23.9µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.4mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 2.97g 18%
Fats 4.19g 13.6g 14%
Zinc 0.46mg 1.94mg 13%
Iron 0.2mg 1.26mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.03mg 12%
Calcium 130mg 15mg 12%
Cholesterol 59mg 88mg 10%
Phosphorus 109mg 182mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 5.34g 10%
Calories 88kcal 239kcal 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU 6%
Copper 0.013mg 0.066mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 2.591g 3.79g 5%
Carbs 8.05g 0g 3%
Choline 52.2mg 65.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.168mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.063mg 2%
Potassium 165mg 223mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin A 59µg 48µg 1%
Sodium 54mg 82mg 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.802mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.