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Milkshake vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milkshake and Custard

  • Custard is higher than Milkshake in Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Custard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 13% higher.
  • Milkshake has 4 times more Sugar than Custard. While Milkshake has 17.75g of Sugar, Custard has only 4.82g.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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.
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +160.9%
Equal in Calcium - 139
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +160.9%
Equal in Calcium - 139

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.132
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.52
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.132
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.52
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Equal in Carbs - 17.6
Equal in Water - 73.45
Equal in Other - 0.96
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +32%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Equal in Carbs - 17.6
Equal in Water - 73.45
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.032
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.032

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Custard Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 17.6g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 3.99g Custard
Fats 3.03g 4g Custard
Carbs 17.75g 17.6g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 122kcal Custard
Sugar 17.75g 4.82g Custard
Calcium 146mg 139mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.34mg Custard
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 115mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 183mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 95mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.39mg 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.051mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.007mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 91IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 48IU 47IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.132mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 7µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.52µg
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.174mg 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.207mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.337mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.214mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.091mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.173mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.233mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.092mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 51mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 2.032g Milkshake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.