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Custard vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between custard and crouton

  • Custard has more vitamin B12; however, crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% more.
  • Crouton contains less cholesterol.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of custard is 35.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +443.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +921.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4020.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1235.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.2%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.6%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%

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% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 6µg 37.5µg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.623mg 47%
Iron 0.34mg 4.08mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 5.439mg 33%
Folate 9µg 132µg 31%
Sodium 84mg 698mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.5mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Carbs 17.6g 73.5g 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Protein 3.99g 11.9g 16%
Copper 0.03mg 0.163mg 15%
Calories 122kcal 407kcal 14%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.273g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Calcium 139mg 76mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 3.059g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.429mg 5%
Fats 4g 6.6g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.272mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.026mg 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.89mg 3%
Potassium 207mg 124mg 2%
Phosphorus 130mg 115mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.032g 1.51g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.255mg 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 Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.