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Eggnog vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Milk different?

  • Eggnog has more Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat than Milk.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Eggnog is 18% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Milk. While Eggnog contains 1.302g of Monounsaturated Fat, Milk contains only 0.277g.
  • Milk has less Cholesterol.

Eggnog and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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
Eggnog
9
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Equal in Potassium - 150
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Equal in Potassium - 150
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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
Eggnog
9
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 196
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.47
Eggnog
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 196
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
3
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +332%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Equal in Water - 89.92
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +332%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Equal in Water - 89.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
6
:
0
Milk
Milk
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +50.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Eggnog
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +50.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Milk Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 4.99g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 3.37g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 0.97g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 4.99g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 42kcal Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g 0g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 5.2g Milk
Calcium 130mg 125mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.03mg Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 95mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 150mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.46mg 0.42mg Eggnog
Copper 0.013mg 0.01mg Eggnog
Manganese 0.005mg 0.003mg Eggnog
Selenium 4.2µg 3.3µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 206IU 196IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 58µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.01mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU 48IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.185mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.093mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.361mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.037mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 5µg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.043mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg 0.143mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.174mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg 0.319mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.12mg 0.088mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.174mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg 0.22mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg 0.101mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 2.591g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 0.277g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.035g Eggnog
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.