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Eggnog vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between eggnog and sockeye salmon

  • Eggnog has more calcium; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 168% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog has 12 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. While eggnog has 130mg of calcium, sockeye salmon has only 11mg.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggnog and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1081.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.2%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +745.2%

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.
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9541%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1554%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +893.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~58µg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +482%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
~equal in Other ~0.62g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +570.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 4.47µg 168%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 16.7µg 78%
Vitamin D 49IU 670IU 78%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 10.123mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.827mg 60%
Selenium 4.2µg 35.5µg 57%
Protein 4.55g 26.48g 44%
Phosphorus 109mg 305mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.274mg 17%
Calcium 130mg 11mg 12%
Choline 52.2mg 112.6mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.157mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.327g 8%
Potassium 165mg 436mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.969g 7%
Copper 0.013mg 0.076mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.99mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 36mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.246mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 156kcal 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0g 3%
Sodium 54mg 92mg 2%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Fats 4.19g 5.57g 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.55mg 1%
Cholesterol 59mg 61mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 1.864g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 59µg 58µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.711mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.622g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $11)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.