Custard by Dessert Menu

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Custard

by Dessert Menu 500g in Custards and pastry creams Barcode 4088600427287
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Custard by Dessert Menu provides 95 kcal per 100 g, with 9.6 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 33% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Custards and pastry creams category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.9 g · Low
Saturated fat
1.4 g · Low
Sugars
9.6 g · Moderate
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 125g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 95 kcal 119 kcal 149 −36%
Total fat 2.9 g 3.6 g 5% 4.6 −36%
Saturated fat 1.4 g 1.8 g 9% 2.7 −49%
Carbohydrates 14.5 g 18.1 g 7% 23.9 −39%
Total sugars 9.6 g 12 g 14.3 −33%
Added sugars 4.8 g 6 g 12% 11.2 −57%
Dietary fiber 0.4 g 0.5 g 2% 0.6 −34%
Protein 2.6 g 3.3 g 7% 3 −13%
Salt 0.1 g 0.2 g 0.2 −27%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 75 Custards and pastry creams products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other custards and pastry creams

Calories lower 28%
Sugars lower 30%
Salt lower 47%
Saturated fat lower 42%
Protein top 70%
Fiber top 66%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Skimmed Milk, Water, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Palm Oil, Buttermilk Powder (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Flavouring, Colour: Carotenes.

Contains palm oilNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
500g
Serving size
125g
Labels & certifications
Vegetarian
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
4088600427287

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Custard?

Custard contains 95 kcal per 100 g and about 119 kcal per serving (125g).

How much sugar is in Custard?

Custard has 9.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Custard healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Custard vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Custard contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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