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Ricotta vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Eggnog

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Eggnog is higher in Vitamin D, and Choline.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 29% more than Eggnog.
  • Ricotta has 3 times more Selenium than Eggnog. While Ricotta has 14.5µg of Selenium, Eggnog has only 4.2µg.
  • Eggnog has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Zinc +152.2%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Zinc +152.2%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%

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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +116%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 A +116%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eggnog
Contains more Protein +147.5%
Contains more Fats +209.8%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Contains more Water +15.1%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +147.5%
Contains more Fats +209.8%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Contains more Water +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 11.26g 4.55g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 4.19g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 174kcal 88kcal Ricotta
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 0.27g 8.05g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 130mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.2mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 158mg 109mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 84mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 1.16mg 0.46mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.005mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 4.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 206IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 59µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 10IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.19mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 12µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.085mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.201mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.237mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.383mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.257mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.12mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.225mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.289mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.108mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 59mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 1.302g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.198g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.704g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.