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Custard vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are custard and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6 than custard.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than cheeseburgers (66).

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +697.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +270%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4414.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.7%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3852.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.8%
Contains more FatsFats +268%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +380.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +543.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 5.217mg 32%
Iron 0.34mg 2.71mg 30%
Protein 3.99g 16.51g 25%
Selenium 6µg 19.6µg 25%
Saturated fat 2.032g 6.473g 20%
Sodium 84mg 515mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.293mg 19%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.49mg 18%
Fats 4g 14.72g 16%
Folate 9µg 70µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.228mg 13%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.316mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 5.413g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.363mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.76µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.658g 9%
Calories 122kcal 308kcal 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 2IU 6%
Phosphorus 130mg 161mg 4%
Choline 11.8mg 28.9mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.52mg 3%
Carbs 17.6g 28.03g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.545mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.2µg 3%
Cholesterol 51mg 43mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Calcium 139mg 119mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 26.03g N/A
Potassium 207mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 4.82g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 52µg 50µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard Cheeseburger
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
19%
Custard
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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