Eggnog vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between eggnog and fruitcake?
- Eggnog is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and choline, yet fruitcake is higher in iron, fiber, and manganese.
- Fruitcake's daily need coverage for iron is 23% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in fruitcake is lower.
We used Eggnog and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +935% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +742.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +486.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +226.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +665.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1578.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 2.07mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.198g | 3.323g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 5mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45µg | 0.01µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 8.05g | 61.6g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Calories | 88kcal | 324kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Choline | 52.2mg | 8.9mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.19g | 9.1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.591g | 1.048g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.302g | 4.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Folate | 1µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.2µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.55g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.05g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 165mg | 153mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.05g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.237mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.383mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.12mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.108mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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