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Eggnog vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and smoothie

  • Eggnog is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, yet smoothie is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for smoothie is 26% higher.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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
9
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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +587.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.3%

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
10
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +677.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +273%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%
~equal in Carbs ~8.16g
~equal in Water ~90.28g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Smoothie DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.5mg 24.5mg 26%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 109mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0g 12%
Calcium 130mg 41mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0.24µg 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Protein 4.55g 1.22g 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Fats 4.19g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Potassium 165mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.816mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3%
Calories 88kcal 37kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.082mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1%
Sodium 54mg 29mg 1%
Copper 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 0.15mg 1%
Carbs 8.05g 8.16g 0%
Net carbs 8.05g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 7.35g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Smoothie
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
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.