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Feta vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Feta and Eggnog?

  • Feta has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B5 than Eggnog.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 62% higher.
  • Eggnog has 17 times less Sodium than Feta. Feta has 917mg of Sodium, while Eggnog has 54mg.

We used Cheese, feta and Eggnog 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.
Feta
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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% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +279.2%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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.
Feta
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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 0% 25% 3.6% 12% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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% 12% 4.2% 36% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.3%
Contains more FatsFats +407.9%
Contains more OtherOther +676.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.8%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +255.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Eggnog Opinion
Calories 264kcal 88kcal Feta
Protein 14.21g 4.55g Feta
Fats 21.28g 4.19g Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Net carbs 4.09g 8.05g Eggnog
Carbs 4.09g 8.05g Eggnog
Cholesterol 89mg 59mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 16IU 49IU Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 19mg
Calcium 493mg 130mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 165mg Eggnog
Iron 0.65mg 0.2mg Feta
Sugar 4.09g 8.05g Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.013mg Feta
Zinc 2.88mg 0.46mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 109mg Feta
Sodium 917mg 54mg Eggnog
Vitamin A 422IU 206IU Feta
Vitamin A 125µg 59µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.028mg 0.005mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 4.2µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.034mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.19mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.105mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.417mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.05mg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.45µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Feta
Folate 32µg 1µg Feta
Choline 15.4mg 52.2mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 14.946g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 1.302g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.198g Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.085mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.201mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.237mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.383mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.257mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.12mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.225mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.289mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.108mg Feta
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Eggnog
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
54%
Feta
18%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients
  2. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.