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Custard vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and Baking powder different?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 574% higher.
  • Baking powder has less Cholesterol.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 Potassium +935%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains more Calcium +4127.3%
Contains more Iron +3141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1585.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +935%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains more Calcium +4127.3%
Contains more Iron +3141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1585.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%

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.
Custard
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1369%
Contains more Carbs +57.4%
Contains more Other +6910.4%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1369%
Contains more Carbs +57.4%
Contains more Other +6910.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 27.5g Baking powder
Protein 3.99g 0g Custard
Fats 4g 0g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 122kcal 53kcal Custard
Sugar 4.82g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 0g 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 139mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 0.34mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 130mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 207mg 20mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 10600mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.01mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.01mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg Baking powder
Selenium 6µg 0.2µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0mg Custard
Folate 9µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Custard
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 51mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Baking powder
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
20%
Custard
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 10516mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.