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Eggnog vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggnog and Limburger

  • Eggnog contains less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc than Limburger.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 71% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in eggnog is lower.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of eggnog is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +282.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.2%

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% 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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +5700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1542.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.7%
Contains more FatsFats +550.4%
Contains more OtherOther +465.7%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +561%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.591g 16.746g 64%
Phosphorus 109mg 393mg 41%
Calcium 130mg 497mg 37%
Fats 4.19g 27.25g 35%
Sodium 54mg 800mg 32%
Protein 4.55g 20.05g 31%
Vitamin A 59µg 340µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.04µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.503mg 24%
Selenium 4.2µg 14.5µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 8.606g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.177mg 15%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.1mg 15%
Folate 1µg 58µg 14%
Calories 88kcal 327kcal 12%
Cholesterol 59mg 90mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 15.4mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin D 49IU 20IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.086mg 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0.49g 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.495g 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Copper 0.013mg 0.021mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 0.13mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 128mg 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0.49g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.158mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.578mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.