Chocolate vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate and custard
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and zinc; however, custard is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 111% more.
- Custard contains less saturated fat.
- Custard has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard is 35, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +812.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2258.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3326.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +294.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +449.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +126.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +682% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7472.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +746.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +180.6% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.03mg | 111% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.34mg | 96% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 2.032g | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.007mg | 61% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 4g | 42% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 16mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 122kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 1.127g | 21% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 17.6g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 51mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.51mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.22mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.52µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 130mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 207mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 139mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.699mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.312g | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 3.99g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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 - 43.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals