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Custard vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and Pizza different?

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus than Custard.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pizza is 27% higher.
  • Custard contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. While Custard contains 51mg of Cholesterol, Pizza contains only 17mg.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
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Pizza
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.2%
Contains more Zinc +162.7%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +5042.9%
Contains more Selenium +231.7%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.2%
Contains more Zinc +162.7%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +5042.9%
Contains more Selenium +231.7%

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2797.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3250%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2797.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Water +70.1%
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.4%
Contains more Other +152.1%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +70.1%
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.4%
Contains more Other +152.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.8%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Lactose +1002.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Lactose +1002.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 3.99g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 4g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 17.6g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 122kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Sugar 4.82g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 139mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.34mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 130mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 207mg 172mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 598mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.03mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.007mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 6µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 182IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.195mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 9µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.42µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.337mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.214mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.091mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.233mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.092mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 51mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 4.465g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.