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Custard vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Custard and Candy bar?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11764% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Candy bar is lower.

We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, peanut bar types in this article.

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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 +78.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +672.5%
Contains more Copper +2480%
Contains more Manganese +17657.1%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +78.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +672.5%
Contains more Copper +2480%
Contains more Manganese +17657.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5901.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238962.5%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5901.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238962.5%
Contains more Folate +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4490.6%
Contains more Protein +288.5%
Contains more Fats +742.5%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +4490.6%
Contains more Protein +288.5%
Contains more Fats +742.5%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1383.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3313.5%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1383.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3313.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 3.99g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 4g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 17.6g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 122kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 4.82g 42.22g Custard
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 139mg 78mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 16mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 130mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 207mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 84mg 156mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.03mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.007mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 6µg 4.7µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.14mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 9µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.192mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.337mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.214mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.091mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.233mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.092mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 2.032g 4.678g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.