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Eggnog vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggnog and pasta

  • Eggnog has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, while pasta has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and copper.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for folate is 16% higher.
  • Pasta contains 22 times less calcium than eggnog. Eggnog contains 130mg of calcium, while pasta contains 6mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pasta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
4
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%
Pasta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +470%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4380%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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
10
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%
Pasta
3
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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +844.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%

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
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +299%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more OtherOther +116.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.7%

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
Pasta
2
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +950%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Pasta
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Pasta DV% diff.
Folate 1µg 64µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.209mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.14µg 13%
Calcium 130mg 6mg 12%
Iron 0.2mg 1.14mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.15g 11%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.224mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Copper 0.013mg 0.093mg 9%
Cholesterol 59mg 33mg 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Phosphorus 109mg 63mg 7%
Carbs 8.05g 24.93g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 6µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.992mg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Fats 4.19g 1.05g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.183mg 5%
Potassium 165mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.15mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.124g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.429g 2%
Calories 88kcal 131kcal 2%
Sodium 54mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Protein 4.55g 5.15g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.034mg 1%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.56mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 24.93g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.103mg 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 Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.