Custard, egg

Egg custard is a milk-based dish made with eggs and sugar. The figures here describe a prepared recipe rather than a dry custard powder. It provides carbohydrate, protein and fat, as well as calcium. Per 100g, it contains 11g of sugars, 5.9g of protein, 3.4g of fat and 130mg of calcium.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth. The sugar and saturated fat content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. Nutrient amounts can vary with the ingredients used in the recipe. Full nutritional figures, including energy, saturated fat, vitamins and minerals, are in the tables below.