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Eggnog vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and matzo

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet matzo is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for matzo is 59% higher.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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
3
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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +1480%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +778.6%

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
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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%
Matzo
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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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1038.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.443mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

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
Matzo
2
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +199.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1819.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +939.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Matzo
2
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +925.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Matzo DV% diff.
Selenium 4.2µg 36.9µg 59%
Iron 0.2mg 3.16mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.387mg 29%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.65mg 28%
Carbs 8.05g 83.7g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.892mg 24%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Calories 88kcal 395kcal 15%
Calcium 130mg 13mg 12%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.226g 11%
Protein 4.55g 10g 11%
Choline 52.2mg 10.8mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.291mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.115mg 5%
Copper 0.013mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 1µg 17µg 4%
Fats 4.19g 1.4g 4%
Phosphorus 109mg 89mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.603g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.127g 3%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.68mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 165mg 112mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.06mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.443mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 80.7g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.213mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.