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Eggnog vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between eggnog and lemons?

  • Eggnog is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and vitamin D, yet lemons are higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Lemons' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 57% more.

We used Eggnog and Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Eggnog
6
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%
Lemon
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +581.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%

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
8
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%
Lemon
4
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 177% 0.33% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +923.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.1mg

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
Lemon
2
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1296.7%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
~equal in Water ~88.98g

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
Lemon
1
28% 8% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11736.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Lemon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.5mg 53mg 57%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.02mg 13%
Phosphorus 109mg 16mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.039g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Calcium 130mg 26mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 5.1mg 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 0.4µg 7%
Protein 4.55g 1.1g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Fats 4.19g 0.3g 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 1µg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.19mg 5%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.06mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.011g 3%
Folate 1µg 11µg 3%
Calories 88kcal 29kcal 3%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Copper 0.013mg 0.037mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.08mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.03mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 138mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.089g 1%
Carbs 8.05g 9.32g 0%
Net carbs 8.05g 6.52g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 2.5g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 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%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Lemon
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
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.552g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.