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Many types of eggnog can contain 21 grams (g) of sugar in a four-ounce serving. Excessive intake of sugar may be responsible for fat gain, hormone imbalances, and an increase in acidity of the body. Sugar has also been linked to the growth of various cancerous cells due to the abundant sugar receptors in cancer cells. Is Eggnog Fattening?
Sorry, but eggnog isn’t exactly a health drink. “Eggnog is high in calories and saturated fat because of the whole milk and heavy cream. It’s also loaded with sugar,” says Christy Brissette, R.D., President of 80 Twenty Nutrition.
“The heavy cream, eggs, and sugar contribute to store-bought eggnog having 350 calories and 149 mg of cholesterol. To put that in prospective, that’s as much cholesterol as two double cheeseburgers, two fries, and two soft drinks.” It’s not surprising then that she says that eggnog is one of the bigger contributors to holiday weight gain.
“Eggnog is made with egg yolks, cream, sugar, and alcohol,” explains Marissa Meshulam, RD, who is based in New York City. “It is very decadent and is a treat.” Translated: It tastes like dessert, and depending on the recipe may be a little high in calories.
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