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Eggnog vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and brown rice

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for brown rice is 42% higher.
  • Eggnog has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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
2
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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.3%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +715.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~103mg

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
8
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% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2339%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
4
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.1%
Contains more FatsFats +332%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.8%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
5
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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Brown rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 0.974mg 42%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 2.561mg 15%
Calcium 130mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.178mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.26g 11%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Copper 0.013mg 0.106mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.069mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9.2mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Carbs 8.05g 25.58g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.123mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 0.56mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 39mg 5%
Fats 4.19g 0.97g 5%
Protein 4.55g 2.74g 4%
Selenium 4.2µg 5.8µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.369g 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Calories 88kcal 123kcal 2%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.71mg 2%
Potassium 165mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.38mg 1%
Phosphorus 109mg 103mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.366g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 23.98g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.066mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Brown rice
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
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

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

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