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Crème caramel vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crème caramel and Butter different?

  • Crème caramel is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 243% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains 9 times more Selenium than Butter. While Crème caramel contains 8.7µg of Selenium, Butter contains only 1µg.
  • Crème caramel has less Cholesterol.

Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Butter, without salt 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 Calcium +245.8%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +391.7%
Contains more Zinc +422.2%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +770%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +245.8%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +391.7%
Contains more Zinc +422.2%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +770%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1366.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1452.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +908.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1366.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1452.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +908.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +432.9%
Contains more Carbs +37866.7%
Contains more Water +279.3%
Contains more Other +1425%
Contains more Fats +1912.7%
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +432.9%
Contains more Carbs +37866.7%
Contains more Water +279.3%
Contains more Other +1425%
Contains more Fats +1912.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.9%
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Butter Opinion
Net carbs 22.78g 0.06g Crème caramel
Protein 4.53g 0.85g Crème caramel
Fats 4.03g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 22.78g 0.06g Crème caramel
Calories 145kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 23.15g 0.06g Butter
Calcium 83mg 24mg Crème caramel
Iron 0.38mg 0.02mg Crème caramel
Magnesium 9mg 2mg Crème caramel
Phosphorus 96mg 24mg Crème caramel
Potassium 118mg 24mg Crème caramel
Sodium 53mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.47mg 0.09mg Crème caramel
Copper 0.028mg 0.016mg Crème caramel
Manganese 0.01mg 0.004mg Crème caramel
Selenium 8.7µg 1µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.005mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.034mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.042mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.11mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.003mg Crème caramel
Folate 9µg 3µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.17µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 0.2µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 90mg 215mg Crème caramel
Saturated Fat 1.799g 50.489g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.