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Goat cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between goat cheese and eggnog

  • Goat cheese is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, iron, and calcium, yet eggnog is richer in vitamin B12 and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for goat cheese is 90% higher.
  • Goat cheese contains 43 times more copper than eggnog. Goat cheese contains 0.564mg of copper, while eggnog contains 0.013mg.
  • Eggnog contains less saturated fat.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more IronIron +710%
Contains more CopperCopper +4238.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.5%
~equal in Potassium ~165mg

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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 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% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +589.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +374.3%
Contains more FatsFats +612.2%
Contains more OtherOther +338.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6608.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +422.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat cheese Eggnog DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.639g 2.591g 82%
Copper 0.564mg 0.013mg 61%
Fats 29.84g 4.19g 39%
Vitamin A 407µg 59µg 39%
Phosphorus 375mg 109mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.676mg 0.19mg 37%
Protein 21.58g 4.55g 34%
Iron 1.62mg 0.2mg 18%
Calcium 298mg 130mg 17%
Sodium 415mg 54mg 16%
Calories 364kcal 88kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.808g 1.302g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.45µg 10%
Cholesterol 79mg 59mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 52.2mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 0.105mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.417mg 5%
Manganese 0.093mg 0.005mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.709g 0.198g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 49IU 3%
Carbs 0.12g 8.05g 3%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Selenium 3.8µg 4.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 8.05g N/A
Potassium 158mg 165mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.21mg 0%
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.805mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 1.549mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.575mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 1.485mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.589mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat cheese 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
32%
Goat cheese
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Goat cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.048g)
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.