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Egg custards, dry mix vs Ice creams, strawberry

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Egg custards, dry mix is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 42 of 100 to 40 for Ice creams, strawberry.

These two land close together on nutrient density, egg custard dry mix at 42 of 100 against strawberry ice cream's 40 of 100, just a 2-point gap. The custard mix has more than double the calories of ice cream, 410 versus 192 per 100 g, more protein, 6.9 g versus 3.2 g, and far more sodium, 281 mg versus 60 mg, while ice cream contributes a bit of fiber at 0.9 g where the custard mix has none.

Choose ice cream if you'd rather keep calories and sodium lower per 100 g; choose egg custard mix if you want its higher protein and don't mind that it's a dry base meant for baking rather than direct eating. Honestly, with scores this close, the practical difference comes down to sodium and calorie load more than any single number said to be better.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricEgg custards, dry mixIce creams, strawberry
Nutrient Density Score4240
Calories410 kcal192 kcal
Protein6.9 g3.2 g
Carbohydrate83 g28 g
Dietary fiber0 g0.9 g
Sugars--
Total fat6.4 g8.4 g
Saturated fat2 g5.2 g
Sodium281 mg60 mg
Potassium540 mg188 mg
Calcium228 mg120 mg
Iron1.9 mg0.2 mg
Magnesium45 mg14 mg
Vitamin C0.4 mg7.7 mg
Vitamin A63 ug96 ug
Vitamin E--
Cholesterol258 mg29 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Is Egg custards, dry mix healthier than Ice creams, strawberry?

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Egg custards, dry mix scores higher, 42 of 100 to 40. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.

Which has more protein, Egg custards, dry mix or Ice creams, strawberry?

Egg custards, dry mix has more protein, 6.9 g per 100 g to 3.2 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Ice creams, strawberry is lower in calories, 192 kcal per 100 g to 410 kcal.

Which has more fiber?

Ice creams, strawberry has more dietary fiber, 0.9 g per 100 g to 0 g.

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