White bread vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are white bread and custard different?
- White bread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for iron for white bread is 41% higher.
- Custard has less sodium.
- Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than white bread (73).
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +961.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +236.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7557.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +773.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3521.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +23.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +106.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +20.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +101.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +413.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 3.61mg | 0.34mg | 41% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.061mg | 39% |
Selenium | 22µg | 6µg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 0.132mg | 29% |
Folate | 111µg | 9µg | 26% |
Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.007mg | 23% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
Sodium | 490mg | 84mg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
Carbs | 49.42g | 17.6g | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Protein | 8.85g | 3.99g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.312g | 9% |
Copper | 0.101mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
Calories | 266kcal | 122kcal | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg | 6% |
Saturated fat | 0.698g | 2.032g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 130mg | 5% |
Fructose | 2.43g | 0g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.699mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
Potassium | 126mg | 207mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
Fats | 3.33g | 4g | 1% |
Calcium | 144mg | 139mg | 1% |
Choline | 14.6mg | 11.8mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 1.127g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 46.72g | 17.6g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.67g | 4.82g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
33%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is cheaper?

White bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.