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Eggnog vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggnog and asparagus different?

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, while asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, copper, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Asparagus covers your daily need for vitamin K, 34% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than asparagus (32).

Eggnog and Asparagus, raw types were used 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
4
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% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +970%
Contains more CopperCopper +1353.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3060%

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
6
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +831.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +5100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
4
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3391.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +475%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +828.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2400%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 41.6µg 34%
Iron 0.2mg 2.14mg 24%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Copper 0.013mg 0.189mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Folate 1µg 52µg 13%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.04g 12%
Calcium 130mg 24mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.143mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Phosphorus 109mg 52mg 8%
Choline 52.2mg 16mg 7%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fats 4.19g 0.12g 6%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.13mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.978mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5.6mg 5%
Protein 4.55g 2.2g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.141mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.274mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.091mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0g 3%
Calories 88kcal 20kcal 3%
Selenium 4.2µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin A 59µg 38µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 8.05g 3.88g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.05g 1%
Fructose 0.04g 1g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 202mg 1%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.