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Custard vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Custard and Caramel

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Caramel has more Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Custard is 15% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, caramels.

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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 Iron +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Equal in Calcium - 138
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 214
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Equal in Calcium - 138
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 214

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 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
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% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +764.1%
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +337.5%
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +764.1%
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +337.5%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1014.7%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1014.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard Caramel
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 77g Caramel
Protein 3.99g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 4g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 17.6g 77g Caramel
Calories 122kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 4.82g 65.5g Custard
Calcium 139mg 138mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.14mg Custard
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 130mg 114mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 84mg 245mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.44mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 6µg 1.8µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 42IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 12µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.62mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.056mg Custard
Folate 9µg 4µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.3µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.06mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg 0.192mg
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.337mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.214mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.091mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.233mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.092mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 51mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.032g 2.476g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.