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Eggnog vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between eggnog and horchata

  • Eggnog is higher than horchata in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Eggnog covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 15% more than horchata.
  • The glycemic index of horchata is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Eggnog and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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
8
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 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +622.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.3%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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
12
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% 0% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +847.9%
Contains more FatsFats +490.1%
Contains more OtherOther +252.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.1%
~equal in Water ~87.1g

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
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +15325%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2242.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3775%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Horchata DV% diff.
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 109mg 15mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.591g 12%
Calcium 130mg 18mg 11%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Protein 4.55g 0.48g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Selenium 4.2µg 0.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Fats 4.19g 0.71g 5%
Magnesium 19mg 3mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 165mg 34mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.017mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg 3%
Calories 88kcal 54kcal 2%
Fructose 0.04g 1.55g 2%
Iron 0.2mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 14mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1%
Carbs 8.05g 11.52g 1%
Copper 0.013mg 0.002mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 9.36g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.24mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.047mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggnog Horchata
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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.