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Custard vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between custard and chocolate brownie

  • Custard has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin A, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate brownie is 40% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 3 times less vitamin B12 than custard. Custard has 0.52µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
  • Custard is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +231.3%
Contains more IronIron +441.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8285.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +482.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +627.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.2%
Contains more OtherOther +97.9%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +861.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2916.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 9.412g 61%
Copper 0.03mg 0.388mg 40%
Fats 4g 29.1g 39%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.587mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 10.839g 24%
Saturated fat 2.032g 7.319g 24%
Iron 0.34mg 1.84mg 19%
Calories 122kcal 466kcal 17%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.16µg 15%
Vitamin A 52µg 176µg 14%
Sodium 84mg 343mg 11%
Carbs 17.6g 50.2g 11%
Selenium 6µg 11.5µg 10%
Magnesium 16mg 53mg 9%
Calcium 139mg 57mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.328mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.141mg 7%
Cholesterol 51mg 73mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.982mg 5%
Folate 9µg 29µg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.97mg 4%
Protein 3.99g 6.2g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.094mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Potassium 207mg 176mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Phosphorus 130mg 132mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.