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Custard vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between custard and potato chips

  • Custard is higher in vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, and manganese.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% higher.
  • Custard has less saturated fat.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +479.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +318.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +515.9%
Contains more IronIron +379.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +920%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2799.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10950%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.8%

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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3765.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more FatsFats +765%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.6%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +773.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3800.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 12.17g 79%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 4g 34.6g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.66mg 46%
Saturated fat 2.032g 10.96g 41%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 31.1mg 34%
Copper 0.03mg 0.306mg 31%
Potassium 207mg 1275mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 0.092mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 9.84g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Calories 122kcal 536kcal 21%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 22.1µg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Iron 0.34mg 1.63mg 16%
Calcium 139mg 24mg 12%
Magnesium 16mg 67mg 12%
Carbs 17.6g 52.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.167mg 9%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Protein 3.99g 7g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.402mg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU 6%
Phosphorus 130mg 165mg 5%
Choline 11.8mg 37.5mg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.09mg 5%
Selenium 6µg 8.1µg 4%
Sodium 84mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.197mg 2%
Net carbs 17.6g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.