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Eggnog vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and margarine

  • Eggnog is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 77% higher.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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
9
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% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +816.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2080%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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
9
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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +321%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30900%
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2743.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1050%
Contains more WaterWater +399.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1826.3%
Contains more OtherOther +185.1%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2885.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12173.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 24.302g 161%
Fats 4.19g 80.71g 118%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 38.877g 94%
Vitamin A 59µg 819µg 84%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 93µg 77%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 9mg 59%
Saturated fat 2.591g 15.189g 57%
Calories 88kcal 717kcal 31%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 109mg 5mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.1µg 15%
Calcium 130mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.037mg 12%
Protein 4.55g 0.16g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Selenium 4.2µg 0µg 8%
Choline 52.2mg 12.4mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.46mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 165mg 18mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.009mg 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0.7g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.01mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg 1%
Copper 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Folate 1µg 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%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.598g)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.