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Eggnog vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Eggnog and Ice cream sandwich

  • Eggnog is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily Copper needs 27% more than Eggnog.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Eggnog and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +1853.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7520%

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% 12% 4.2% 36% 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% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +552.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1391.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3300%

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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.4%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
~equal in Protein ~4.29g

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Calories 88kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.55g 4.29g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Net carbs 8.05g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 8.05g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 59mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 130mg 86mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 115mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 8.05g 18.57g Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.46mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 109mg 72mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 129mg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 59µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.005mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 4.2µg 3.1µg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.146mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.209mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.028mg Eggnog
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.05µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 1µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Choline 52.2mg 8mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Ice cream sandwich
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
18%
Eggnog
13%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.