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Custard vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Custard and Oatmeal

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 70% more than Custard.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oatmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 +73.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +239.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +1652.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +7871.4%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +73.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +239.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +1652.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +7871.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +194.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Contains more Water +14.4%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +194.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Contains more Water +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.5%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 9.97g Custard
Protein 3.99g 2.37g Custard
Fats 4g 1.36g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 11.67g Custard
Calories 122kcal 68kcal Custard
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 4.82g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 0g 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 139mg 80mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 130mg 77mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 61mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.51mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.03mg 0.066mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.007mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 6µg 5µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.215mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.317mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 9µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.04mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg 0.083mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.105mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg 0.2mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg 0.135mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg 0.04mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.13mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg 0.151mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg 0.057mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.226g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.391g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.426g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Custard Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.