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Custard vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between custard and fast food?

  • Fast food is richer than custard in vitamin B3, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B12, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 34% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in custard is lower.
  • The glycemic index of custard is lower.

We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.3%
~equal in Potassium ~197mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +419.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2350%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.5%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +91%
Contains more ProteinProtein +314%
Contains more FatsFats +200.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 5.617mg 34%
Iron 0.34mg 3.06mg 34%
Selenium 6µg 20.3µg 26%
Protein 3.99g 16.52g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.317mg 21%
Folate 9µg 80µg 18%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.52mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.89µg 15%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.357mg 15%
Fats 4g 12.01g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.212mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.363mg 11%
Sodium 84mg 331mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.032g 4.493g 11%
Copper 0.03mg 0.121mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 4.835g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.68g 9%
Calories 122kcal 297kcal 9%
Calcium 139mg 62mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 2IU 6%
Cholesterol 51mg 33mg 6%
Vitamin A 52µg 9µg 5%
Carbs 17.6g 31.5g 5%
Choline 11.8mg 34.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.53mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.38mg 2%
Phosphorus 130mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 29.8g N/A
Potassium 207mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 4.82g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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