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Eggnog vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and coconut milk

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin D, yet coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 93% higher.
  • Eggnog has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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
1
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% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more IronIron +720%
Contains more CopperCopper +1946.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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
10
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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +469%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 21.14g 84%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.916mg 40%
Fats 4.19g 23.84g 30%
Copper 0.013mg 0.266mg 28%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Iron 0.2mg 1.64mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Calcium 130mg 16mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Choline 52.2mg 8.5mg 8%
Calories 88kcal 230kcal 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.183mg 5%
Protein 4.55g 2.29g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.76mg 4%
Folate 1µg 16µg 4%
Selenium 4.2µg 6.2µg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 37mg 4%
Potassium 165mg 263mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 15mg 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.67mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2.8mg 1%
Phosphorus 109mg 100mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.033mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 1.014g 1%
Carbs 8.05g 5.54g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.261g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.053mg 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.