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Custard powder
Custard powder provides 79 kcal per 100 g, with 6.2 g of sugars and 3.7 g of protein. That is 57% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Custards and pastry creams category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal | 149 −47% |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 4.6 −63% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 2.7 −60% |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 23.9 −50% |
| Total sugars | 6.2 g | 14.3 −57% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 11.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 0.6 +323% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 3 +24% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 −21% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cornflour, Salt, Flavouring, Colour (annatto norbixin)
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5010251553991
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Custard powder?
Custard powder contains 79 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Custard powder?
Custard powder has 6.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Custard powder healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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