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Spread vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spread and custard

  • Spread has more vitamin B12, vitamin E, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and choline, while custard has more calcium and phosphorus.
  • Spread covers your daily need for sodium, 40% more than custard.
  • Spread contains 29 times more vitamin E than custard. While spread contains 1.74mg of vitamin E, custard contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sodium in custard is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of custard is 35.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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%
Contains more IronIron +132.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1058.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%

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.
Spread
7
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +428%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 ProteinProtein +92%
Contains more FatsFats +333.5%
Contains more OtherOther +189.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
59% 32% 9%
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 +572.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +722.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Custard DV% diff.
Sodium 1013mg 84mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.52µg 25%
Fats 17.34g 4g 21%
Saturated fat 5.977g 2.032g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 1.127g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.312g 15%
Calcium 12mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.06mg 11%
Copper 0.13mg 0.03mg 11%
Phosphorus 59mg 130mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.132mg 10%
Choline 62.3mg 11.8mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.061mg 9%
Selenium 9.7µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.22mg 7%
Protein 7.66g 3.99g 7%
Calories 235kcal 122kcal 6%
Iron 0.79mg 0.34mg 6%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.51mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.699mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.064mg 4%
Cholesterol 38mg 51mg 4%
Potassium 110mg 207mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 47IU 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 52µg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Carbs 11.94g 17.6g 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.007mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 11.74g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Custard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.945g)
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.
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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.