Caramel vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel and custard
- Caramel has more polyunsaturated fat; however, custard has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for custard is 15% higher.
- Custard has 14 times less sugar than caramel. Caramel has 65.5g of sugar, while custard has 4.82g.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than custard.
Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +764.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1014.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.312g | 21% |
| Carbs | 77g | 17.6g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 122kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.52µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 6µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 4g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 52µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.699mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 2.032g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 1.127g | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 11.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 207mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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