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Eggnog vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggnog and feta?

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B5 than eggnog.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
  • Eggnog is lower in saturated fat.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than feta (27).

We used Eggnog and Cheese, feta 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%
Feta
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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% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +279.2%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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
4
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%
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.8%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.3%
Contains more FatsFats +407.9%
Contains more OtherOther +676.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Feta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 14.946g 56%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.69µg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.844mg 50%
Sodium 54mg 917mg 38%
Calcium 130mg 493mg 36%
Phosphorus 109mg 337mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.424mg 29%
Fats 4.19g 21.28g 26%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.88mg 22%
Selenium 4.2µg 15µg 20%
Protein 4.55g 14.21g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.967mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.154mg 10%
Cholesterol 59mg 89mg 10%
Calories 88kcal 264kcal 9%
Folate 1µg 32µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 4.623g 8%
Choline 52.2mg 15.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 125µg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 0.65mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.991mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 49IU 16IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.591g 3%
Potassium 165mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.013mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Carbs 8.05g 4.09g 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 4.09g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g 4.09g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.