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Eggnog vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggnog and wakame?

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, while wakame is higher in manganese, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 61% higher.

We used Eggnog and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Wakame
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +463.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +990%
Contains more CopperCopper +2084.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27900%

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%
Wakame
8
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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +275.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +19500%

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
Wakame
2
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more FatsFats +554.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +974.6%
~equal in Water ~79.99g

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
Wakame
2
32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2144.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Wakame DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 1.4mg 61%
Folate 1µg 196µg 49%
Sodium 54mg 872mg 36%
Copper 0.013mg 0.284mg 30%
Iron 0.2mg 2.18mg 25%
Magnesium 19mg 107mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.13g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.6mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 13.9mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.697mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Selenium 4.2µg 0.7µg 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 18µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1mg 5%
Fats 4.19g 0.64g 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.3µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.002mg 4%
Phosphorus 109mg 80mg 4%
Potassium 165mg 50mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.058g 3%
Protein 4.55g 3.03g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.23mg 3%
Calories 88kcal 45kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Calcium 130mg 150mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3mg 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.38mg 1%
Carbs 8.05g 9.14g 0%
Net carbs 8.05g 8.64g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.65g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.218g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.015mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Wakame
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
26%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.