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Chicken meat vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken meat and Custard different?

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Choline, however, Custard is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 52% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Custard. While Chicken meat contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, Custard contains only 0.064mg.
  • Custard has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +280.4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +298.3%
Contains more Calcium +826.7%
Equal in Potassium - 207
Equal in Sodium - 84
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +280.4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +298.3%
Contains more Calcium +826.7%
Equal in Potassium - 207
Equal in Sodium - 84

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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Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +584.2%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Equal in Other - 0.96
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +584.2%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +851.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +851.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Custard Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.6g Custard
Protein 27.3g 3.99g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 4g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 17.6g Custard
Calories 239kcal 122kcal Chicken meat
Sugar 0g 4.82g Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 139mg Custard
Iron 1.26mg 0.34mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 130mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 207mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 84mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 0.51mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.03mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.007mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 6µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.06mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.061mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.132mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.699mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.064mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.082mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.192mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.207mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 0.337mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.214mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.091mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.173mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.233mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.092mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 51mg Custard
Saturated Fat 3.79g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.003g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 1.127g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.312g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.758g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.