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Eggnog vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Eggnog and Fontina?

  • Eggnog is higher in Choline, yet Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
  • Eggnog has 3 times more Choline than Fontina. While Eggnog has 52.2mg of Choline, Fontina has only 15.4mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Eggnog is lower.

We used Eggnog and Cheese, fontina 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
3
:
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +157.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.4%
Contains more Zinc +660.9%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +157.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.4%
Contains more Zinc +660.9%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.204
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.204
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
:
Contains more Carbs +419.4%
Contains more Water +117.7%
Contains more Protein +462.6%
Contains more Fats +643.2%
Contains more Other +465.7%
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +419.4%
Contains more Water +117.7%
Contains more Protein +462.6%
Contains more Fats +643.2%
Contains more Other +465.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +567.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.4%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +567.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 1.55g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 4.19g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 8.05g 1.55g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 389kcal Fontina
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 130mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.2mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 165mg 64mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 800mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.013mg 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.005mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 206IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 49IU 23IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.021mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 1µg 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.201mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.383mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.257mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.12mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.289mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.108mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 59mg 116mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 19.196g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggnog Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.