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Custard apple vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between custard apple and cereal

  • Custard apple is richer in potassium, yet cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 517% higher.
  • Custard apple contains 4 times more potassium than cereal. Custard apple contains 382mg of potassium, while cereal contains 105mg.
  • Custard apple contains less sodium.
  • Custard apple has a lower glycemic index than cereal.

Food types used in this article are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more IronIron +4697.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cereal
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3770%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5824%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2608.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +1791.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.5%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 6.288mg 517%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 5.986mg 443%
Iron 0.71mg 34.06mg 417%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 3.87mg 290%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 29.62mg 182%
Vitamin A 2µg 814µg 90%
Zinc 7.6mg 69%
Manganese 0.79mg 34%
Sodium 4mg 795mg 34%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 38.5mg 21%
Carbs 25.2g 86.85g 21%
Copper 0.137mg 15%
Calories 101kcal 378kcal 14%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Protein 1.7g 6.06g 9%
Phosphorus 21mg 77mg 8%
Potassium 382mg 105mg 8%
Fiber 2.4g 1.4g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.226mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 2%
Calcium 30mg 10mg 2%
Fats 0.6g 1.08g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.204g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 85.45g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 10.35g N/A
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.26g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Custard apple
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.