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Custard vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and Chicken meat different?

  • Custard is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 52% higher.
  • Custard contains 9 times more Calcium than Chicken meat. While Custard contains 139mg of Calcium, Chicken meat contains only 15mg.
  • Custard has less Cholesterol.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +826.7%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +280.4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +298.3%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Sodium - 82
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 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +826.7%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +280.4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +298.3%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Sodium - 82

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 A +13%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Protein +584.2%
Contains more Fats +240%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Protein +584.2%
Contains more Fats +240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +851.9%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +851.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 0g Custard
Protein 3.99g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 4g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 17.6g 0g Custard
Calories 122kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Sugar 4.82g 0g Chicken meat
Calcium 139mg 15mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 130mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 207mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 84mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 0.51mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.007mg 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 6µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 182IU 161IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 48µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 47IU 2IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.168mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.3µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.192mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.207mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.337mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.214mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.091mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.233mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.092mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 51mg 88mg Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 3.79g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.758g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.