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Custard vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and English muffin different?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, English muffin is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Custard is 20% higher.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Iron +161.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Iron +161.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.4%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.4%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +74.5%
Contains more Protein +93%
Contains more Carbs +161.4%
Contains more Other +150%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +74.5%
Contains more Protein +93%
Contains more Carbs +161.4%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.6%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 3.99g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 4g 1.8g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 46g English muffin
Calories 122kcal 235kcal English muffin
Sugar 4.82g English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 139mg 52mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 16mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 130mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 207mg 131mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 464mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.03mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.007mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.154mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.446mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.043mg Custard
Folate 9µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.04µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.337mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.214mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.091mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.233mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.092mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.259g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.302g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard English muffin
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%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.773g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.