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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, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • 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.
  • The glycemic index of fontina 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
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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% 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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.1%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +660.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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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 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 0% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.429mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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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 CarbsCarbs +419.4%
Contains more WaterWater +117.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +462.6%
Contains more FatsFats +643.2%
Contains more OtherOther +465.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +567.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Fontina DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 19.196g 75%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.68µg 51%
Calcium 130mg 550mg 42%
Protein 4.55g 25.6g 42%
Fats 4.19g 31.14g 41%
Phosphorus 109mg 346mg 34%
Sodium 54mg 800mg 32%
Zinc 0.46mg 3.5mg 28%
Vitamin A 59µg 261µg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 116mg 19%
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 8.687g 18%
Calories 88kcal 389kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.654g 10%
Choline 52.2mg 15.4mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.083mg 3%
Potassium 165mg 64mg 3%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 49IU 23IU 3%
Carbs 8.05g 1.55g 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.204mg 1%
Copper 0.013mg 0.025mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 1.55g N/A
Iron 0.2mg 0.23mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g 1.55g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.27mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.429mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.497mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.959mg 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 Fontina
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
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
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.