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Bit-o-honey vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bit-o-honey and custard different?

  • Custard is higher than bit-o-honey in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Custard covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 19% more than bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey contains 4 times more sodium than custard. Bit-o-honey contains 295mg of sodium, while custard contains 84mg.

Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
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 ManganeseManganese +442.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.5%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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.
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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +752.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +372%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.061mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.6%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more WaterWater +784.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 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 -63.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.127g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.312g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Custard DV% diff.
Carbs 80.89g 17.6g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.52µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Saturated fat 5.5g 2.032g 16%
Phosphorus 28mg 130mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.22mg 14%
Calories 375kcal 122kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.699mg 12%
Calcium 35mg 139mg 10%
Sodium 295mg 84mg 9%
Selenium 1.3µg 6µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Fats 7.5g 4g 5%
Potassium 44mg 207mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.064mg 4%
Protein 2g 3.99g 4%
Iron 0.2mg 0.34mg 2%
Choline 2.5mg 11.8mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.007mg 1%
Net carbs 80.69g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 48g 4.82g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.03mg 0%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.51mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.061mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.132mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.03g 1.127g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0.312g 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey 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%
Bit-o-honey
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.468g)
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?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.