Greek yogurt vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Greek yogurt and eggnog

Greek yogurt has more vitamin B12, protein, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, eggnog is richer in choline, vitamin A, and vitamin D*.
Eggnog covers your daily cholesterol needs 15% more than Greek yogurt.
Eggnog has 2 times less selenium than Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has 9.7µg of selenium, while eggnog has 4.2µg.
Greek yogurt contains less cholesterol.
Eggnog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of Greek yogurt is 12.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Eggnog.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Greek yogurt

Eggnog

Contains more CopperCopper	+30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc	+13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+131%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+17%
Contains more IronIron	+∞%

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Greek yogurt

Eggnog

Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+26%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate	+400%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+2850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Cholesterol	13mg	59mg	15%
Vitamin B12	0.75µg	0.45µg	13%
Selenium	9.7µg	4.2µg	10%
Protein	9g	4.55g	9%
Vitamin B2	0.278mg	0.19mg	7%
Choline	15.1mg	52.2mg	7%
Vitamin D*	0 IU	49 IU	6%
Vitamin D	0µg	1.2µg	6%
Vitamin A	2µg	59µg	6%
Phosphorus	135mg	109mg	4%
Calcium	100mg	130mg	3%
Iron	0mg	0.2mg	3%
Vitamin C	0mg	1.5mg	2%
Magnesium	11mg	19mg	2%
Vitamin B5	0.331mg	0.417mg	2%
Monounsaturated fat	2.136g	1.302g	2%
Polyunsaturated fat	0.469g	0.198g	2%
Fats	5g	4.19g	1%
Carbs	3.98g	8.05g	1%
Potassium	141mg	165mg	1%
Zinc	0.52mg	0.46mg	1%
Sodium	35mg	54mg	1%
Vitamin E	0.01mg	0.21mg	1%
Vitamin B1	0.023mg	0.034mg	1%
Vitamin B3	0.208mg	0.105mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.063mg	0.05mg	1%
Folate	5µg	1µg	1%
Saturated fat	2.395g	2.591g	1%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.023g		1%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	0.209g		1%
Calories	97kcal	88kcal	0%
Protein per 100 calories	9.3g	5.2g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	108kcal	193kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	103g	114g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	1.1	0.58	N/A
Net carbs	3.98g	8.05g	N/A
Sugar	4g	8.05g	N/A
Copper	0.017mg	0.013mg	0%
Manganese	0.009mg	0.005mg	0%
Vitamin K	0µg	0.3µg	0%
Tryptophan		0.085mg	0%
Threonine		0.201mg	0%
Isoleucine		0.237mg	0%
Leucine		0.383mg	0%
Lysine		0.257mg	0%
Methionine		0.12mg	0%
Phenylalanine		0.225mg	0%
Valine		0.289mg	0%
Histidine		0.108mg	0%
Fructose		0.04g	0%
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.004g	0g	N/A