Custard, made up with semi-skimmed milk

Custard is a milk-based dessert or sauce. The figures here describe custard prepared with semi-skimmed milk. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some protein and fat, and also supplies calcium. Per 100g, it contains 16g of carbohydrate, including 11g of sugars, along with 4g of protein and 140mg of calcium.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The sugar content includes naturally occurring sugar from milk as well as any sugar added during preparation. For people monitoring sugar, saturated fat or energy intake, the recipe and amount eaten affect the overall contribution. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.