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Macaroon vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Crème caramel

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Crème caramel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +27.9%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 15% 7% 42% 11% 7% 13% 10% 2% 48%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +27.9%
Equal in Potassium - 118

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 5% 0% 0% 8% 49% 2% 31% 11% 7% 45% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +459.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +180.3%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +491.7%
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Fats +459.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +180.3%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +491.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Crème caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Crème caramel Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 22.78g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 4.53g Crème caramel
Fats 22.55g 4.03g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 22.78g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 145kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 23.15g Crème caramel
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 83mg Crème caramel
Iron 0.82mg 0.38mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 96mg Crème caramel
Potassium 123mg 118mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 53mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.73mg 0.47mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.028mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.01mg Crème caramel
Selenium 6.8µg 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 46µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.082mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.514mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.044mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 9µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 1.799g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 1.266g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.392g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Crème caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Macaroon
14%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.