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Eggnog vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggnog and shortbread different?

  • Eggnog is higher in vitamin B12; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for shortbread is 35% higher.

Eggnog and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more IronIron +1390%
Contains more CopperCopper +592.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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
6
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1061.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +938.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3019%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +8000%

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2192.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more FatsFats +525.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +692.3%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +415.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4105.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +52375%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +414.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 8.326g 54%
Iron 0.2mg 2.98mg 35%
Fats 4.19g 26.22g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.353mg 27%
Saturated fat 2.591g 8.105g 25%
Calories 88kcal 514kcal 21%
Folate 1µg 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.275mg 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 8.05g 63.78g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.44mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 6.708g 14%
Sodium 54mg 353mg 13%
Calcium 130mg 13mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.314mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 0.9mg 9%
Copper 0.013mg 0.09mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg 9%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Phosphorus 109mg 66mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Selenium 4.2µg 6.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.321mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.071mg 2%
Protein 4.55g 5.37g 2%
Potassium 165mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 21.65g N/A
Zinc 0.46mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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