Custard vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Custard and Spaghetti

Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
Spaghetti has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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.

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Calcium +1885.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%

Contains more Potassium +370.5%

Contains more Iron +47.1%

Contains more Magnesium +12.5%

Contains less Sodium -98.8%

Contains more Copper +233.3%

Contains more Manganese +4500%

Contains more Selenium +340%

Equal in Zinc - 0.51

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Calcium +1885.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%

Contains more Potassium +370.5%

Contains more Iron +47.1%

Contains more Magnesium +12.5%

Contains less Sodium -98.8%

Contains more Copper +233.3%

Contains more Manganese +4500%

Contains more Selenium +340%

Equal in Zinc - 0.51

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.

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +524.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.6%

Contains more Folate +28.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +203%

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.06

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +524.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.6%

Contains more Folate +28.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +203%

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Fats +330.1%

Contains more Water +18.2%

Contains more Other +242.9%

Contains more Protein +45.4%

Contains more Carbs +75.3%

Custard

Protein: 3.99 g

Fats: 4 g

Carbs: 17.6 g

Water: 73.45 g

Other: 0.96 g

Spaghetti

Protein: 5.8 g

Fats: 0.93 g

Carbs: 30.86 g

Water: 62.13 g

Other: 0.28 g

Contains more Fats +330.1%

Contains more Water +18.2%

Contains more Other +242.9%

Contains more Protein +45.4%

Contains more Carbs +75.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +760.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.326

Custard

Saturated Fat: 2.032 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g

Spaghetti

Saturated Fat: 0.176 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +760.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.326

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Custard

Spaghetti

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Custard

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 4.63 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Spaghetti

Starch: 26.01 g

Sucrose: 0.09 g

Glucose: 0.04 g

Fructose: 0.03 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.4 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	17.6g	29.06g
Protein	3.99g	5.8g
Fats	4g	0.93g
Carbs	17.6g	30.86g
Calories	122kcal	158kcal
Starch		26.01g
Fructose	0g	0.03g
Sugar	4.82g	0.56g
Fiber	0g	1.8g
Calcium	139mg	7mg
Iron	0.34mg	0.5mg
Magnesium	16mg	18mg
Phosphorus	130mg	58mg
Potassium	207mg	44mg
Sodium	84mg	1mg
Zinc	0.51mg	0.51mg
Copper	0.03mg	0.1mg
Manganese	0.007mg	0.322mg
Selenium	6µg	26.4µg
Vitamin A	182IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	52µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.06mg	0.06mg
Vitamin D	47IU	0IU
Vitamin D	1.2µg	0µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.061mg	0.02mg
Vitamin B2	0.22mg	0.02mg
Vitamin B3	0.132mg	0.4mg
Vitamin B5	0.699mg	0.112mg
Vitamin B6	0.064mg	0.049mg
Folate	9µg	7µg
Vitamin B12	0.52µg	0µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	0µg
Tryptophan	0.082mg	0.083mg
Threonine	0.192mg	0.206mg
Isoleucine	0.207mg	0.228mg
Leucine	0.337mg	0.44mg
Lysine	0.214mg	0.133mg
Methionine	0.091mg	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.173mg	0.297mg
Valine	0.233mg	0.262mg
Histidine	0.092mg	0.132mg
Cholesterol	51mg	0mg
Saturated Fat	2.032g	0.176g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.127g	0.131g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.312g	0.326g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.024g

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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%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

21%

30%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.856g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

Which food is cheaper?

Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Custard is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Custard vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Custard and Spaghetti

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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