Crème caramel vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crème caramel and béchamel sauce different?
- Crème caramel is higher in selenium; however, béchamel sauce is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for crème caramel is 27% higher.
- Crème caramel contains 5 times more sugar than béchamel sauce. While crème caramel contains 23.15g of sugar, béchamel sauce contains only 4.78g.
- Béchamel sauce has less cholesterol.
Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Sauce, homemade, white, thin 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 IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.53 g
Fats:
4.03 g
Carbs:
22.78 g
Water:
68.05 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.392 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 328mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 3.3µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.392g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Carbs | 22.78g | 7.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.514mg | 0.339mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 126mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.266g | 2.67g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.03g | 6.73g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 46µg | 73µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.799g | 2.152g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.53g | 3.77g | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 105kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 96mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.78g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.15g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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