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Margarine vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and eggnog

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet eggnog is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 77% higher.
  • Margarine contains 43 times more vitamin E than eggnog. Margarine contains 9mg of vitamin E, while eggnog contains 0.21mg.
  • Eggnog contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +816.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2080%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 +1288.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +321%
~equal in Folate ~1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +1826.3%
Contains more OtherOther +185.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2743.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1050%
Contains more WaterWater +399.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +2885.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12173.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Eggnog DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.198g 161%
Fats 80.71g 4.19g 118%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 1.302g 94%
Vitamin A 819µg 59µg 84%
Vitamin K 93µg 0.3µg 77%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.21mg 59%
Saturated fat 15.189g 2.591g 57%
Calories 717kcal 88kcal 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Phosphorus 5mg 109mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.45µg 15%
Calcium 3mg 130mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.19mg 12%
Protein 0.16g 4.55g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Selenium 0µg 4.2µg 8%
Choline 12.4mg 52.2mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Zinc 0mg 0.46mg 4%
Potassium 18mg 165mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.05mg 3%
Carbs 0.7g 8.05g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.034mg 2%
Iron 0.06mg 0.2mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.105mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.5mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.05g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Folate 1µg 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%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.598g)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.