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Eggnog vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eggnog and Coffee?

  • Eggnog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE than Coffee.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 20% higher.
  • Coffee is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Eggnog and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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
Eggnog
8
:
2
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +6400%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3533.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +360%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6400%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3533.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +360%

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
Eggnog
10
:
2
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Eggnog
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%
Coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
4
:
1
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Protein +3691.7%
Contains more Fats +20850%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +3691.7%
Contains more Fats +20850%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
2
:
1
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Coffee
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 0g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 0.12g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 0.02g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 0g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 1kcal Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g 0g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 0g Coffee
Calcium 130mg 2mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.01mg Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 3mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 49mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.46mg 0.02mg Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.002mg Eggnog
Manganese 0.005mg 0.023mg Coffee
Selenium 4.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.01mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.014mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.076mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.191mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.254mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.001mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 2µg Coffee
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg 0.001mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.002mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg 0.005mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg 0.001mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg 0mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.003mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg 0.003mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg 0.002mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 2.591g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 0.015g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.001g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Coffee
Low Fats diet ok
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
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.