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Custard vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Custard and Fruit preserves?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Custard's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% more.

We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Jams and preserves 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.
Custard
Custard
6
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +595%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +584.2%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +595%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +584.2%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%

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.
Custard
Custard
9
:
3
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Custard
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +978.4%
Contains more Fats +5614.3%
Contains more Water +141.1%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +291.3%
Custard
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +978.4%
Contains more Fats +5614.3%
Contains more Water +141.1%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2865.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2865.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 3.99g 0.37g Custard
Fats 4g 0.07g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 122kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 4.82g 48.5g Custard
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 139mg 20mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 16mg 4mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg 19mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 77mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.51mg 0.06mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.007mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 6µg 2µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.016mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.076mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.036mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.02mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.02mg Custard
Folate 9µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.008mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg 0.023mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.017mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg 0.037mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg 0.03mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg 0.001mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.021mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg 0.021mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg 0.014mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.038g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.