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Crème caramel vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crème caramel and Sponge cake different?

  • Sponge cake is higher than Crème caramel in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 27% more than Crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel contains 2 times more Calcium than Sponge cake. Crème caramel contains 83mg of Calcium, while Sponge cake contains 42mg.
  • Crème caramel is lower in Cholesterol.

Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe types were 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 +97.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Iron +315.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1570%
Contains more Selenium +112.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
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 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +97.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Iron +315.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1570%
Contains more Selenium +112.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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 Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.546
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.37
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 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.546
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +131.5%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Carbs +153.3%
Contains more Other +113.1%
Equal in Fats - 4.3
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +131.5%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Carbs +153.3%
Contains more Other +113.1%
Equal in Fats - 4.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 22.78g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 4.53g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 4.03g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 22.78g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 145kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 23.15g Sponge cake
Calcium 83mg 42mg Crème caramel
Iron 0.38mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 96mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 118mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 53mg 228mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.47mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.028mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.01mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 8.7µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 161IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 9µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Crème caramel
Tryptophan 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 90mg 170mg Crème caramel
Saturated Fat 1.799g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Sponge cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.