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Custard vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are custard and cherry pie different?

  • Custard is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, cherry pie is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for custard is 22% higher.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than cherry pie (59).

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +155%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more IronIron +444.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.4%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%
Contains more FatsFats +205%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.8%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +371.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +940.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Cherry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 3.247g 20%
Iron 0.34mg 1.85mg 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 130mg 30mg 14%
Fats 4g 12.2g 13%
Calcium 139mg 10mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.123mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 5.314g 10%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.2mg 8%
Calories 122kcal 270kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.276mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.125mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.148mg 7%
Carbs 17.6g 38.5g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Folate 9µg 27µg 5%
Sodium 84mg 191mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg 5%
Potassium 207mg 77mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.032g 2.985g 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.2mg 3%
Selenium 6µg 7.8µg 3%
Vitamin A 52µg 29µg 3%
Protein 3.99g 2.8g 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.034mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.