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Pork vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork and Eggnog different?

  • Pork is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Eggnog is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork is 75% higher.
  • Pork contains 48 times more Vitamin B3 than Eggnog. While Pork contains 5.037mg of Vitamin B3, Eggnog contains only 0.105mg.
  • Eggnog has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Eggnog are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Pork
8
:
2
Eggnog
Contains more Iron +335%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +461.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +978.6%
Contains more Calcium +584.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +335%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +461.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +978.6%
Contains more Calcium +584.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%

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.
Pork
9
:
3
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2479.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2479.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
:
2
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +500.4%
Contains more Fats +232.2%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.6%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 Protein +500.4%
Contains more Fats +232.2%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
1
Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 27.32g 4.55g Pork
Fats 13.92g 4.19g Pork
Carbs 0g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 242kcal 88kcal Pork
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 0g 8.05g Pork
Calcium 19mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.87mg 0.2mg Pork
Magnesium 28mg 19mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 109mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 165mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 2.39mg 0.46mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.013mg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Pork
Selenium 45.3µg 4.2µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.21mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 49IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.034mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.19mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.105mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.417mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.05mg Pork
Folate 5µg 1µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.45µg Pork
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.085mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.201mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.237mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.383mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.257mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.12mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.225mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.289mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.108mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 59mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 5.23g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 1.302g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.198g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Eggnog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Pork
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.639g)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.