Calories in Custard
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Custard contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (260 g) provides about 252 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from fat and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in pudding on FoodFactly, where the median is 130 kcal per 100 g across 23 foods.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 13% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium C | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 10.9 g | |
| Protein C | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 82 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.095 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.41 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 59.1 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 117 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 121 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 158 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium C | 7.2 µg | 13% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 34%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.1 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 3.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of pudding (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars10.9 gin the lowest quarter of pudding (median 15.8 g)
- Fat3.6 gbelow the median for pudding (median 3.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gabove the median for pudding (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium84 mgbelow the median for pudding (median 152 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.38 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.04 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.048 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.91 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.32 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 89 µg |
| Retinol C | 81 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puddings, rice, ready-to-eat | 108 | 3.2 g | 18.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Pudding, rice | 108 | 3.2 g | 18.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Gelatin salad with vegetables | 61 | 1.5 g | 14 g | 0.02 g |
| Gelatin dessert with fruit | 56 | 1.1 g | 13.3 g | 0.01 g |
| Gelatin dessert | 60 | 1.2 g | 14.2 g | 0 g |
| Pie fillings, cherry, low calorie | 53 | 0.82 g | 12 g | 0.16 g |
| Pudding, chocolate, ready-to-eat, sugar free | 76 | 3.5 g | 10.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Pudding, flavors other than chocolate, ready-to-eat, sugar free | 70 | 3.2 g | 9.5 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in custard?
100 g of custard has 97 kcal. 1 cup (260 g): about 252 kcal.
How much protein is in custard?
Custard contains 5.1 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.2 g in 1 cup (260 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pudding, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.5 g).
How many carbs are in custard?
Custard has 11 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 10.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in custard?
Custard contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does custard contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (17% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV), selenium (13% DV) and choline (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in custard?
100 g contains 84 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705682. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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