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Eggnog vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between eggnog and chocolate ice cream?

  • Eggnog is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and choline, yet chocolate ice cream is higher in copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 21% more.
  • Eggnog has 6 times more vitamin D than chocolate ice cream. While eggnog has 49IU of vitamin D, chocolate ice cream has only 8IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chocolate ice cream is lower.

We used Eggnog and Ice creams, chocolate types in this article.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +365%
Contains more CopperCopper +938.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
~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
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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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +132%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.194mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more FatsFats +162.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 6.8g 19%
Copper 0.013mg 0.135mg 14%
Fats 4.19g 11g 10%
Iron 0.2mg 0.93mg 9%
Cholesterol 59mg 34mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 118µg 7%
Carbs 8.05g 28.2g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.29µg 7%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.14mg 6%
Calories 88kcal 216kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Choline 52.2mg 22.5mg 5%
Vitamin D 49IU 8IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3.21g 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg 5%
Folate 1µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.554mg 3%
Selenium 4.2µg 2.5µg 3%
Potassium 165mg 249mg 2%
Calcium 130mg 109mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Protein 4.55g 3.8g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.226mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.41g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.042mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.3mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 76mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.7mg 1%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.58mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 27g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 25.36g N/A
Phosphorus 109mg 107mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.194mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 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 Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.