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Custard vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Custard and Almond joy

  • Custard has more Calcium, however, Almond joy is higher in Fiber, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 78% more than Custard.
  • Almond joy contains 13 times less Cholesterol than Custard. Custard contains 51mg of Cholesterol, while Almond joy contains 4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +117.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Iron +273.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +117.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Iron +273.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%

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.
Custard
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +795.7%
Contains more Fats +573.3%
Contains more Carbs +238.1%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.13
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Water +795.7%
Contains more Fats +573.3%
Contains more Carbs +238.1%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.2%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 54.51g Almond joy
Protein 3.99g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 4g 26.93g Almond joy
Carbs 17.6g 59.51g Almond joy
Calories 122kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Sugar 4.82g 48.34g Custard
Fiber 0g 5g Almond joy
Calcium 139mg 64mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Magnesium 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg 112mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 254mg Almond joy
Sodium 84mg 142mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 42IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Vitamin B1 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg Custard
Folate 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 4mg Almond joy
Saturated Fat 2.032g 17.59g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Almond joy
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
20%
Custard
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.558g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.