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Bisque vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bisque and custard different?

  • Custard is higher than bisque in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium.
  • Custard covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 22% more than bisque.
  • Bisque contains 5 times more sodium than custard. Bisque contains 424mg of sodium, while custard contains 84mg.
  • Bisque has a higher glycemic index (70) than custard (35).

Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types were 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.
Bisque
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1385.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +441.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.34mg

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.
Bisque
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 6% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Custard
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1298%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bisque
2
10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 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 WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.7%
Contains more FatsFats +292.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bisque
2
23% 29% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bisque Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Cholesterol 2mg 51mg 16%
Phosphorus 24mg 130mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.22mg 15%
Sodium 424mg 84mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.699mg 13%
Calcium 16mg 139mg 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.22g 2.032g 8%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Protein 0.92g 3.99g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Fats 1.02g 4g 5%
Manganese 0.104mg 0.007mg 4%
Vitamin A 18µg 52µg 4%
Calories 50kcal 122kcal 4%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.061mg 3%
Magnesium 4mg 16mg 3%
Carbs 9.6g 17.6g 3%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.064mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.28g 1.127g 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Copper 0.052mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.465mg 0.132mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.45g 0.312g 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Potassium 169mg 207mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 17.6g N/A
Iron 0.33mg 0.34mg 0%
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.051mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bisque Custard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Bisque
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Bisque
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.