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Crème caramel vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crème caramel and Butterscotch

  • Butterscotch contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Calcium than Crème caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Crème caramel is 27% higher.
  • Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9500%
Contains more Potassium +3833.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +422.2%
Contains more Copper +2700%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 15% 7% 42% 11% 7% 13% 10% 2% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9500%
Contains more Potassium +3833.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +422.2%
Contains more Copper +2700%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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 A +61%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +61%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15000%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +1196.2%
Contains more Carbs +296.8%
Contains more Other +67.2%
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +15000%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +1196.2%
Contains more Carbs +296.8%
Contains more Other +67.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 22.78g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 4.53g 0.03g Crème caramel
Fats 4.03g 3.3g Crème caramel
Carbs 22.78g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 145kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 23.15g 80.46g Crème caramel
Calcium 83mg 4mg Crème caramel
Iron 0.38mg 0.01mg Crème caramel
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Crème caramel
Phosphorus 96mg 1mg Crème caramel
Potassium 118mg 3mg Crème caramel
Sodium 53mg 391mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.47mg 0.09mg Crème caramel
Copper 0.028mg 0.001mg Crème caramel
Manganese 0.01mg 0.001mg Crème caramel
Selenium 8.7µg 0.6µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 100IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 28µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.09mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.012mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.016mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.002mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.004mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0mg Crème caramel
Folate 9µg 0µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 90mg 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 1.799g 2.065g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 0.845g Crème caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.122g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crème caramel Butterscotch
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
14%
Crème caramel
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/nutrients
  2. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.