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Crème caramel vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crème caramel and Ice cream different?

  • Crème caramel is higher in Selenium, however, Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 25% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains 5 times more Selenium than Ice cream. While Crème caramel contains 8.7µg of Selenium, Ice cream contains only 1.8µg.
  • Ice cream has less Cholesterol.

Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Ice creams, vanilla are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +322.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +322.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

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 Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Fats +173%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Equal in Carbs - 23.6
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Fats +173%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Equal in Carbs - 23.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 22.78g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 4.53g 3.5g Crème caramel
Fats 4.03g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 22.78g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 145kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Sugar 23.15g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 83mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.38mg 0.09mg Crème caramel
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 96mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 118mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 53mg 80mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.47mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.028mg 0.023mg Crème caramel
Manganese 0.01mg 0.008mg Crème caramel
Selenium 8.7µg 1.8µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 9µg 5µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 90mg 44mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 1.799g 6.79g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crème caramel Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
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.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.