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Eggnog vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between eggnog and pound cake?

  • Eggnog is higher in calcium, yet pound cake is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for iron is 16% more.
  • Eggnog has 3 times more calcium than pound cake. While eggnog has 130mg of calcium, pound cake has only 47mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in eggnog is lower.

We used Eggnog and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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%
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +219.1%
Contains more FatsFats +233.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +566.3%
Contains more OtherOther +128.4%
~equal in Protein ~5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1626.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +517.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +76600%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +971.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +725%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +725%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 3.419g 21%
Iron 0.2mg 1.48mg 16%
Fats 4.19g 13.96g 15%
Threonine 0.201mg 153mg 15%
Carbs 8.05g 53.64g 15%
Sodium 54mg 377mg 14%
Calories 88kcal 353kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.173mg 12%
Folate 1µg 42µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.591g 4.811g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.615mg 9%
Calcium 130mg 47mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.249mg 5%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.11mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3.02g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.36µg 4%
Phosphorus 109mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.65mg 3%
Copper 0.013mg 0.042mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Choline 52.2mg 65.6mg 2%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.8µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 49IU 34IU 2%
Cholesterol 59mg 66mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.036mg 1%
Protein 4.55g 5g 1%
Selenium 4.2µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin A 59µg 70µg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 165mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.46mg 0.43mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.22g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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