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Custard vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Custard and Dove milk chocolate

  • Custard contains less Iron, and Fiber than Dove milk chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Dove milk chocolate is 86% higher.
  • Dove milk chocolate has 3 times less Cholesterol than Custard. Custard has 51mg of Cholesterol, while Dove milk chocolate has 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.

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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 +15.1%
Contains more Iron +226.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
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 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +15.1%
Contains more Iron +226.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
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 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4462.1%
Contains more Protein +48.9%
Contains more Fats +693%
Contains more Carbs +239.7%
Equal in Other - 0.95
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +4462.1%
Contains more Protein +48.9%
Contains more Fats +693%
Contains more Carbs +239.7%
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 57.38g Dove milk chocolate
Protein 3.99g 5.94g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 4g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 17.6g 59.78g Dove milk chocolate
Calories 122kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 4.82g 55.45g Custard
Fiber 0g 2.4g Dove milk chocolate
Calcium 139mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 0.34mg 1.11mg Dove milk chocolate
Magnesium 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg Custard
Potassium 207mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 63mg Dove milk chocolate
Zinc 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg Dove milk chocolate
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 18mg Dove milk chocolate
Trans Fat 0.246g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 19.24g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Dove milk chocolate
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
2%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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

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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.