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Eggnog vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between eggnog and turkey meat

  • Eggnog has more calcium; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 59% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog has 9 times more calcium than turkey meat. While eggnog has 130mg of calcium, turkey meat has only 14mg.
  • Eggnog has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggnog and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
2
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +828.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more IronIron +445%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +439.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +609.5%

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
5
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9017.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1132%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.4%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13316.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +527.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
0
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +970.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 9.573mg 59%
Protein 4.55g 28.55g 48%
Selenium 4.2µg 29.8µg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.616mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.02µg 24%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.48mg 18%
Cholesterol 59mg 109mg 17%
Phosphorus 109mg 223mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 2.119g 13%
Calcium 130mg 14mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.948mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 1.09mg 11%
Copper 0.013mg 0.093mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.281mg 7%
Choline 52.2mg 87.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 12µg 5%
Calories 88kcal 189kcal 5%
Fats 4.19g 7.39g 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 49IU 15IU 4%
Magnesium 19mg 30mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 2.647g 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0.06g 3%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Potassium 165mg 239mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.591g 2.155g 2%
Sodium 54mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.749mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

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

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