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Custard vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Custard and Chocolate cake

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Choline is 21% higher.
  • Custard has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate cake. While Custard has 0.52µg of Vitamin B12, Chocolate cake has only 0.16µg.
  • Custard has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +131.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Iron +373.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +131.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Iron +373.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%

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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +761.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +761.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +201%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +277.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.4%
Contains more Other +87.5%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +201%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +277.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.4%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.9%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 3.99g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 4g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 17.6g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 122kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 4.82g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 139mg 60mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 130mg 106mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 140mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 315mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.03mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.007mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 6µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 182IU 140IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.213mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.304mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.041mg Custard
Folate 9µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.16µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.068mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.337mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.214mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.091mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.233mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.092mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 51mg 58mg Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 5.43g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Custard Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.