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Carrot vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot and Custard

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Custard has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Carrot is 87% higher.
  • Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
6
Custard
Custard
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +1942.9%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +1942.9%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
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.
Carrot
Carrot
8
:
4
Custard
Custard
Contains more Vitamin A +9079.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +6500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +9079.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +6500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
3
Custard
Custard
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Fats +1566.7%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Equal in Other - 0.96
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Custard
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 Water +20.2%
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Fats +1566.7%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Custard
Custard
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
1
Custard
Custard
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Custard
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Carrot Custard
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Custard Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 17.6g Custard
Protein 0.93g 3.99g Custard
Fats 0.24g 4g Custard
Carbs 9.58g 17.6g Custard
Calories 41kcal 122kcal Custard
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 4.82g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.3mg 0.34mg Custard
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 35mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 320mg 207mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 84mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.045mg 0.03mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.007mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 16706IU 182IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 52µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.06mg Carrot
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0.1mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.061mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.132mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.064mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 9µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.191mg 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.102mg 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.101mg 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.02mg 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.069mg 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.04mg 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.032g Carrot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.