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Icing vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Icing and Custard

  • Icing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, while Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Custard covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 22% more than Icing.
  • Icing has 65 times more Vitamin K than Custard. Icing has 13µg of Vitamin K, while Custard has 0.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Icing
0
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10
Custard
Contains more Calcium +4533.3%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +508.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Calcium +4533.3%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +508.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5900%

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.
Icing
4
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Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
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Contains more Fats +305.8%
Contains more Carbs +285.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +387.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Fats +305.8%
Contains more Carbs +285.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +387.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2448.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2448.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Custard Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 17.6g Icing
Protein 0g 3.99g Custard
Fats 16.23g 4g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 17.6g Icing
Calories 418kcal 122kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 4.82g Custard
Calcium 3mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.16mg 0.34mg Custard
Magnesium 1mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 18mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 34mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 184mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.07mg 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0mg 0.03mg Custard
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 0.1µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 0IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.06mg Icing
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.132mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 8µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 13µg 0.2µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 1.127g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.312g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Custard
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
12%
Icing
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.