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Eggnog vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and pastry

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, yet pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pastry is 36% higher.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
5
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%
Pastry
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more IronIron +1180%
Contains more CopperCopper +776.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +476.2%

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%
Pastry
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +715.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1070.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3869.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +7700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Pastry
4
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +871.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more FatsFats +809.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.3%

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
Pastry
2
27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1558.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2371.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Pastry DV% diff.
Fats 4.19g 38.1g 52%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 21.597g 51%
Selenium 4.2µg 24.2µg 36%
Saturated fat 2.591g 9.643g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 4.894g 31%
Iron 0.2mg 2.56mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.398mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 4.168mg 25%
Calories 88kcal 551kcal 23%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.488mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Folate 1µg 78µg 19%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.1µg 13%
Carbs 8.05g 45.1g 12%
Calcium 130mg 10mg 12%
Copper 0.013mg 0.114mg 11%
Choline 52.2mg 6.4mg 8%
Sodium 54mg 249mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg 8%
Phosphorus 109mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.283mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 4.55g 7.3g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Potassium 165mg 61mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.54mg 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.53mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.156mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.