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Eggnog vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Lamb different?

  • Eggnog is higher in Calcium, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 88% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 8 times more Calcium than Lamb. While Eggnog contains 130mg of Calcium, Lamb contains only 17mg.
  • Eggnog has less Cholesterol.

Eggnog and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties 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
2
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8
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +664.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +840%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.9%
Contains more Zinc +869.6%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +664.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +840%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.9%
Contains more Zinc +869.6%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%

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
4
:
8
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
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3
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Protein +438.9%
Contains more Fats +399.8%
Contains more Other +22.4%
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Protein +438.9%
Contains more Fats +399.8%
Contains more Other +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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2
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +662.6%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +662.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 0g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 4.19g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 8.05g 0g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 294kcal Lamb
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 0g Lamb
Calcium 130mg 17mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 109mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 165mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 54mg 72mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.013mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 4.2µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.14mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 1µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.201mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.383mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.257mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.12mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.289mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.108mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 59mg 97mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 8.83g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.239g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.