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Candy bar vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and crème caramel

  • Crème caramel contains less vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, and folate than candy bar.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11766% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains 124 times less manganese than candy bar. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, while crème caramel contains 0.01mg.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of crème caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.9%
Contains more IronIron +155.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2664.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +738.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12330%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.1%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9561%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347627.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +242.2%
Contains more FatsFats +736.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.1%
Contains more OtherOther +195.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4153.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1220.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2616.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Crème caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.044mg 11766%
Copper 0.774mg 0.028mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.392g 68%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.01mg 54%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.082mg 49%
Fats 33.7g 4.03g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 1.266g 39%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.47mg 32%
Phosphorus 308mg 96mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.23mg 26%
Magnesium 110mg 9mg 24%
Protein 15.5g 4.53g 22%
Calories 522kcal 145kcal 19%
Folate 75µg 9µg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Saturated fat 4.678g 1.799g 13%
Potassium 407mg 118mg 9%
Carbs 47.4g 22.78g 8%
Iron 0.97mg 0.38mg 7%
Selenium 4.7µg 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.514mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.21mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Sodium 156mg 53mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 83mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 23.15g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Crème caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2748%
Candy bar
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.879g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.