Eggnog vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between eggnog and ricotta
- Eggnog has more vitamin D and choline; however, ricotta is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 29% more than eggnog.
- Eggnog has 5 times more vitamin D than ricotta. While eggnog has 49IU of vitamin D, ricotta has only 10IU.
- Eggnog has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of eggnog is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggnog and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +178.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.591g | 8.295g | 26% |
| Selenium | 4.2µg | 14.5µg | 19% |
| Fats | 4.19g | 12.98g | 14% |
| Protein | 4.55g | 11.26g | 13% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 207mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 158mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 120µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.302g | 3.627g | 6% |
| Choline | 52.2mg | 17.5mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 10IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45µg | 0.34µg | 5% |
| Calories | 88kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.05g | 3.04g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.198g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.05g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.05g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.237mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.383mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.12mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.108mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.704g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)