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Eggnog vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Pork different?

  • Eggnog is higher in Calcium, however, Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork is 75% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 7 times more Calcium than Pork. While Eggnog contains 130mg of Calcium, Pork contains only 19mg.
  • Eggnog has less Saturated Fat.

Eggnog and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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
2
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8
Pork
Contains more Calcium +584.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Iron +335%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +461.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +978.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +584.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Iron +335%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +461.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +978.6%

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
3
:
9
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2479.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2479.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
:
3
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.6%
Contains more Protein +500.4%
Contains more Fats +232.2%
Contains more Other +32.8%
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.6%
Contains more Protein +500.4%
Contains more Fats +232.2%
Contains more Other +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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2
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.1%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Pork Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 0g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 27.32g Pork
Fats 4.19g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 8.05g 0g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 242kcal Pork
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 0g Pork
Calcium 130mg 19mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 109mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 165mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 54mg 62mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.013mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 4.2µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 206IU 7IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 2µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 49IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.6mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 1µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.201mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.383mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.257mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.12mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.289mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.108mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 59mg 80mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 5.23g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggnog Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.639g)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.