Flour vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between flour and custard
- Flour is higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
- Flour has 97 times more manganese than custard. While flour has 0.682mg of manganese, custard has only 0.007mg.
- Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than flour (72).
The food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1264.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9642.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +465% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +826.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1186.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +308.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +516.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1195.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.061mg | 60% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.34mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 6µg | 51% |
| Folate | 183µg | 9µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.132mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.007mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.22mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 17.6g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 3.99g | 13% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 122kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 139mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 2.032g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.699mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1.127g | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 207mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.312g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 11.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.877g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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