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Custard vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are custard and kit Kat different?

  • Custard is higher in vitamin D; however, kit Kat is richer in copper and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 80% higher.
  • Kit Kat has less cholesterol.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than kit Kat (50).

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.56µg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +4406.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +549.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +267%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.9%

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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +77.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.032g 17.953g 72%
Fats 4g 25.99g 34%
Copper 0.03mg 0.22mg 21%
Calories 122kcal 518kcal 20%
Carbs 17.6g 64.59g 16%
Cholesterol 51mg 11mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 5.844g 12%
Iron 0.34mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 37mg 5%
Protein 3.99g 6.51g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.117mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.895g 4%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.09mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 52µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.02mg 3%
Choline 11.8mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.34mg 2%
Selenium 6µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.56µg 2%
Folate 9µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.64mg 1%
Phosphorus 130mg 135mg 1%
Potassium 207mg 231mg 1%
Calcium 139mg 125mg 1%
Sodium 84mg 54mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

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

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