Table salt vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between table salt and custard?
- Custard is richer than table salt in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, selenium, and vitamin D.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1681% more.
- The amount of sodium in custard is lower.
- The glycemic index of table salt is lower.
We used Salt, table and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types in this article.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +1328.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +479.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2487.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +10295.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36625% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 84mg | 1681% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 130mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.22mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.699mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 139mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.032g | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.99g | 8% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 122kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 207mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.6g | 6% |
| Fats | 0g | 4g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.007mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1.127g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.312g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 0mg | 11.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 38674mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins