Eggnog: Nutrition Facts
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This record duplicates Eggnog from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Eggnog contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (256 g) provides about 225 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in milk shakes and other dairy drinks on FoodFactly, where the median is 117 kcal per 100 g across 12 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 10% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 59 mg | 20% |
| Sodium C | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 8.1 g | |
| Protein C | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 52.2 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 109 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 165 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 4.2 µg | 8% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.6 gin the top quarter of milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 3.4 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 0.4 g)
- Sugars8.1 gin the lowest quarter of milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 13 g)
- Fat4.2 gbelow the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 6 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gbelow the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 3.6 g)
- Sodium54 mgbelow the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 59.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.51 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.059 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 54 µg |
| Retinol C | 58 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 82.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in eggnog?
100 g of eggnog has 88 kcal. 1 cup (256 g): about 225 kcal. 1 fl oz (32 g): about 28 kcal.
How much protein is in eggnog?
Eggnog contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.6 g in 1 cup (256 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other milk shakes and other dairy drinks, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.4 g).
How many carbs are in eggnog?
Eggnog has 8.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 8.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in eggnog?
Eggnog contains 4.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does eggnog contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (19% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV) and calcium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in eggnog?
100 g contains 54 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705502. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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