Traditional English Custard (Creme Anglais) Recipe

Traditional English Custard (Creme Anglais) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin D.

The food contains 29.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 6.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to English cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Traditional English Custard (Creme Anglais) has been given a composite ranking of 4, and sparingly.