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Whey vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whey and Eggnog

  • Whey contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat than Eggnog.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 19% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
0
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9
Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +176.6%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +253.8%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Sodium - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +176.6%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +253.8%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Sodium - 54

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.
Whey
1
:
10
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Folate - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 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 A +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
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4
Eggnog
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +435.3%
Contains more Fats +1063.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Other +26.4%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +435.3%
Contains more Fats +1063.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Other +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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2
Eggnog
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1202%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1202%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 0.85g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.36g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 5.14g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 27kcal 88kcal Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 5.14g 8.05g Whey
Calcium 47mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.06mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 46mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 161mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 54mg
Zinc 0.13mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.004mg 0.013mg Eggnog
Manganese 0.001mg 0.005mg Eggnog
Selenium 1.9µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 12IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.034mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.054mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.078mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.068mg 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.016mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.046mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.016mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 2mg 59mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.591g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.