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Rum vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rum and eggnog?

  • Eggnog is richer than rum in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 20% more.
  • The glycemic index of rum is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof and Eggnog types 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.
Rum
Rum
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
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 +284.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8150%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +557.1%
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.
Rum
Rum
0
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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Eggnog
13
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% 12% 4.2% 36% 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 +325%
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
Rum
Rum
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Eggnog
4
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 OtherOther +4885.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum Eggnog Opinion
Calories 231kcal 88kcal Rum
Protein 0g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0g 4.19g Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Net carbs 0g 8.05g Eggnog
Carbs 0g 8.05g Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Rum
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Eggnog
Calcium 0mg 130mg Eggnog
Potassium 2mg 165mg Eggnog
Iron 0.12mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Sugar 0g 8.05g Rum
Copper 0.05mg 0.013mg Rum
Zinc 0.07mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 5mg 109mg Eggnog
Sodium 1mg 54mg Rum
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.018mg 0.005mg Rum
Selenium 0µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Folate 0µg 1µg Eggnog
Choline 0mg 52.2mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 0g 2.591g Rum
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.198g Eggnog
Tryptophan 0mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0mg 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rum 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%
Rum
18%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Rum
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rum
Rum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.