Soft serve vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between soft serve and custard?
- Soft serve is richer in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat, yet custard is richer in selenium.
- Soft serve's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
- Custard contains less sugar.
- Custard has a lower glycemic index than soft serve.
We used Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -27.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +225% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
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Protein
~3.99g
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Other
~0.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +209.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.46g | 2.032g | 25% |
| Fats | 13g | 4g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 162µg | 52µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.49g | 1.127g | 6% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 122kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.506mg | 0.699mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 11.8mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 47IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 22.2g | 17.6g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.52µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.312g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 207mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 139mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 3.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.5g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.16g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.095mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
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.