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Sugar substitute vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Custard different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Custard is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 74% higher.
  • Custard has less Sodium.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used 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 +532.4%
Contains more Manganese +214.3%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1525%
Contains more Potassium +430.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +1175%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Calcium +532.4%
Contains more Manganese +214.3%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1525%
Contains more Potassium +430.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +1175%
Contains more Copper +328.6%

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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Custard
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +773.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +773.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +381.6%
Contains more Other +319.8%
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +703.6%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Carbs +381.6%
Contains more Other +319.8%
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +703.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Custard Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 17.6g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.99g Custard
Fats 0g 4g Custard
Carbs 84.77g 17.6g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 122kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 4.82g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 139mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.34mg Custard
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 8mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 39mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 572mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.04mg 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.007mg 0.03mg Custard
Manganese 0.022mg 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 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 Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 2.032g Sugar substitute
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
Sugar substitute Custard
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
1%
Sugar substitute
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.