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Custard vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Custard and Molasses

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Molasses has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 66% higher.
  • Molasses are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +319.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +607.2%
Contains more IronIron +1288.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1523.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.7%

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% 11% 1.2% 36% 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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +946.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3900%
Contains more WaterWater +235.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.6%
Contains more OtherOther +243.8%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3421.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +524%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Molasses
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Molasses Opinion
Calories 122kcal 290kcal Molasses
Protein 3.99g 0g Custard
Fats 4g 0.1g Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Net carbs 17.6g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 17.6g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Magnesium 16mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 139mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 207mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.34mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 4.82g 74.72g Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.51mg 0.29mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg 31mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 6µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.041mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.002mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Custard
Folate 9µg 0µg Custard
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.032g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.05g Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Fructose 0g 12.79g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.