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Cream cheese vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cream cheese and crème caramel

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, while crème caramel has more vitamin B12.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains 7 times less monounsaturated fat than cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 8.907g of monounsaturated fat, while crème caramel contains 1.266g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in crème caramel is lower.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of crème caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 CalciumCalcium +16.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more IronIron +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.7µg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 AVitamin A +569.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.514mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 +35.8%
Contains more FatsFats +754.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 +603.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Crème caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 1.799g 84%
Fats 34.44g 4.03g 47%
Vitamin A 308µg 46µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 1.266g 19%
Sodium 314mg 53mg 11%
Calories 350kcal 145kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.392g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.36µg 6%
Carbs 5.52g 22.78g 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Cholesterol 101mg 90mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.23mg 4%
Iron 0.11mg 0.38mg 3%
Protein 6.15g 4.53g 3%
Phosphorus 107mg 96mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.044mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.028mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 83mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 22.78g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 132mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 23.15g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.47mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Selenium 8.6µg 8.7µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.514mg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
21%
Cream cheese
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.