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Custard vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between custard and cod

  • Custard has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3046% more than custard.
  • Cod contains 16 times less saturated fat than custard. Custard contains 2.032g of saturated fat, while cod contains 0.131g.
  • The glycemic index of custard is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.5%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.028mg

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%
Cod
Cod
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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% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +452.5%

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
Cod
Cod
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18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +497%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +220%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%

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
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1098.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 153mg 3046%
Selenium 6µg 33.1µg 49%
Protein 3.99g 17.81g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.91µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.245mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.065mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 2.063mg 12%
Calcium 139mg 16mg 12%
Choline 11.8mg 65.2mg 10%
Phosphorus 130mg 203mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.032g 0.131g 9%
Potassium 207mg 413mg 6%
Carbs 17.6g 0g 6%
Fats 4g 0.67g 5%
Magnesium 16mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin A 52µg 12µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.64mg 4%
Cholesterol 51mg 43mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 0.094g 3%
Calories 122kcal 82kcal 2%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.231g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.076mg 1%
Sodium 84mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.45mg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 47IU 36IU 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 0g N/A
Iron 0.34mg 0.38mg 0%
Sugar 4.82g 0g N/A
Copper 0.03mg 0.028mg 0%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.