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Turkey egg vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey eggs and eggnog different?

  • Turkey eggs are higher than eggnog in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Turkey eggs cover your daily need for cholesterol, 291% more than eggnog.
  • Turkey eggs contain 71 times more folate than eggnog. Turkey eggs contain 71µg of folate, while eggnog contains 1µg.
  • Eggnog is lower in cholesterol.

Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Eggnog types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
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 IronIron +1950%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +716.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
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 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +7000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 +200.7%
Contains more FatsFats +183.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +251.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +737.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Eggnog DV% diff.
Cholesterol 933mg 59mg 291%
Selenium 34.3µg 4.2µg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.45µg 52%
Iron 4.1mg 0.2mg 49%
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.417mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.19mg 22%
Folate 71µg 1µg 18%
Protein 13.68g 4.55g 18%
Fats 11.88g 4.19g 12%
Vitamin A 166µg 59µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.198g 10%
Zinc 1.58mg 0.46mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Phosphorus 170mg 109mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.571g 1.302g 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.034mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.632g 2.591g 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.013mg 5%
Calories 171kcal 88kcal 4%
Sodium 151mg 54mg 4%
Calcium 99mg 130mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Carbs 1.15g 8.05g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 19mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.005mg 1%
Potassium 142mg 165mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.105mg 1%
Net carbs 1.15g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.672mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 1.201mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.924mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.442mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.985mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.33mg 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
Turkey egg 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
46%
Turkey egg
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 874mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.041g)
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.