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Eggnog vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Chocolate milk different?

  • Eggnog is higher in Choline, however, Chocolate milk is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Eggnog is 16% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 3 times more Choline than Chocolate milk. While Eggnog contains 52.2mg of Choline, Chocolate milk contains only 17mg.
  • Chocolate milk has less Cholesterol.

Eggnog and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1440%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Potassium - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1440%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Potassium - 167

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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Contains more Vitamin A +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Water - 82.3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Water - 82.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%

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 milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Protein 4.55g 3.17g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 3.39g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 10.34g Chocolate milk
Calories 88kcal 83kcal Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 9.54g Eggnog
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 130mg 112mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 101mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 54mg 60mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 0.41mg Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.005mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 4.2µg 1.9µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 98IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 27µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.9mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.162mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.125mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.295mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.04mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.33µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.041mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg 0.135mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.164mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg 0.3mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.12mg 0.083mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.164mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg 0.208mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg 0.096mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.591g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 0.99g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.124g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggnog Chocolate milk
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.