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Custard vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Custard and Icing

  • Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin D, while Icing is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Custard covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 22% more than Icing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Custard
Custard
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +4533.3%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +508.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4533.3%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +508.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5900%

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
Custard
8
:
4
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Custard
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +387.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +305.8%
Contains more Carbs +285.7%
Custard
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +387.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +305.8%
Contains more Carbs +285.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
1
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2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2448.4%
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2448.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard Icing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Icing Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 67.89g Icing
Protein 3.99g 0g Custard
Fats 4g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 17.6g 67.89g Icing
Calories 122kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 4.82g 63.1g Custard
Calcium 139mg 3mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.16mg Custard
Magnesium 16mg 1mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg 18mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 34mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 184mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.07mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 0mg Custard
Selenium 6µg 0.1µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.01mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.055mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0mg Custard
Folate 9µg 8µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13µg Icing
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 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.032g 2.974g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.