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Ginger ale vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger ale and eggnog

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and selenium than eggnog.
  • Eggnog covers your daily need for cholesterol, 20% more than ginger ale.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Eggnog.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Eggnog
7
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 CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16400%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4100%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +6600%
~equal in Carbs ~8.05g
~equal in Water ~82.54g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Eggnog
3
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4650%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4328.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +9150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Eggnog DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Phosphorus 0mg 109mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg 15%
Calcium 3mg 130mg 13%
Saturated fat 0g 2.591g 12%
Protein 0g 4.55g 9%
Choline 0mg 52.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Selenium 0.1µg 4.2µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Fats 0g 4.19g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Fructose 3.7g 0.04g 5%
Potassium 1mg 165mg 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.46mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Magnesium 1mg 19mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.302g 3%
Calories 34kcal 88kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.105mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.198g 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.013mg 1%
Carbs 8.76g 8.05g 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 8.05g N/A
Iron 0.18mg 0.2mg 0%
Sugar 8.9g 8.05g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale 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
0%
Ginger ale
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.