Custard vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between custard and egg whites
- Custard has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin D; however, egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for egg whites is 25% higher.
- Custard has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.
Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1885.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +766.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +267.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +972.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2252.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2311% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +6514.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6µg | 20µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0.09µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.439mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 10.9g | 14% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.17g | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.6g | 0.73g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 52kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 0g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 0g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins