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Currant vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Currant and Custard

  • Currant has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Custard has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Currant is 45% higher.
  • Currant is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, 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.
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +2557.1%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.5%
Contains more Zinc +121.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +2557.1%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.5%
Contains more Zinc +121.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +40900%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +992.2%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +40900%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +992.2%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +185%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +185%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 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.
Currant Custard
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Custard Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 17.6g Custard
Protein 1.4g 3.99g Custard
Fats 0.2g 4g Custard
Carbs 13.8g 17.6g Custard
Calories 56kcal 122kcal Custard
Fructose 3.53g 0g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 4.3g 0g Currant
Calcium 33mg 139mg Custard
Iron 1mg 0.34mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 44mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 275mg 207mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 84mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.107mg 0.03mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.007mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 42IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.06mg Currant
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 41mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.064mg Currant
Folate 8µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 2.032g Currant
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.

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