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Custard vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between custard and sorghum syrup

  • Custard has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, sorghum syrup is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, magnesium, and copper.
  • Sorghum syrup covers your daily manganese needs 66% more than custard.
  • Sorghum syrup has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +383.1%
Contains more IronIron +1017.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21757.1%
~equal in Calcium ~150mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
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% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +223.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +325.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Sorghum syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.007mg 1.53mg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.67mg 47%
Iron 0.34mg 3.8mg 43%
Potassium 207mg 1000mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Magnesium 16mg 100mg 20%
Carbs 17.6g 74.9g 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Copper 0.03mg 0.13mg 11%
Phosphorus 130mg 56mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.032g 0g 9%
Selenium 6µg 1.7µg 8%
Protein 3.99g 0g 8%
Calories 122kcal 290kcal 8%
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg 6%
Fats 4g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.155mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.1mg 3%
Sodium 84mg 8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.804mg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.41mg 1%
Calcium 139mg 150mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 74.9g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 74.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.