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Custard vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Custard.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 84% higher.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Cheese, cheddar 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 Iron +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +410.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +613.7%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Equal in Copper - 0.03
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +410.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +613.7%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Equal in Copper - 0.03

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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +469.6%
Contains more Water +98.4%
Contains more Protein +473.2%
Contains more Fats +732.8%
Contains more Other +286.5%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +469.6%
Contains more Water +98.4%
Contains more Protein +473.2%
Contains more Fats +732.8%
Contains more Other +286.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.4%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +3758.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Lactose +3758.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 3.09g Custard
Protein 3.99g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 4g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 17.6g 3.09g Custard
Calories 122kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 4.82g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 139mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.34mg 0.14mg Custard
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 130mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 207mg 76mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 653mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.03mg
Manganese 0.007mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 6µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 182IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 47IU 24IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.029mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.059mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.41mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 9µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.192mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.207mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.337mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.214mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.091mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.233mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.092mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 51mg 99mg Custard
Trans Fat 0.917g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 18.867g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Custard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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