Custard vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between custard and brown sugar
- Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and calcium than custard.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for custard is 22% higher.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than custard.
Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Sugars, brown.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +814.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +429.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +413% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3225% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5381.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +457.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 17.6g | 98.09g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 4mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 380kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 0.132mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 0g | 9% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 1.2µg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 0.12g | 8% |
| Fats | 4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 0g | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| 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 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)