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Eggnog vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggnog and turkey eggs different?

  • Turkey eggs are higher than eggnog in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Turkey eggs cover your daily need for cholesterol, 291% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog is lower in cholesterol.

Eggnog and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw types were 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
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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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more IronIron +1950%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +716.7%

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +7000%

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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.7%
Contains more FatsFats +183.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +737.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Turkey egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 59mg 933mg 291%
Selenium 4.2µg 34.3µg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.69µg 52%
Iron 0.2mg 4.1mg 49%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.889mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.47mg 22%
Folate 1µg 71µg 18%
Protein 4.55g 13.68g 18%
Fats 4.19g 11.88g 12%
Vitamin A 59µg 166µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.658g 10%
Zinc 0.46mg 1.58mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Phosphorus 109mg 170mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 4.571g 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.131mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.591g 3.632g 5%
Copper 0.013mg 0.062mg 5%
Calories 88kcal 171kcal 4%
Sodium 54mg 151mg 4%
Calcium 130mg 99mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 8.05g 1.15g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 13mg 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.038mg 1%
Potassium 165mg 142mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 1.15g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.672mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.855mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.924mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.442mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.773mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.985mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.33mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Turkey egg
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
46%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 874mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.041g)
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.