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Crème caramel vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crème caramel and parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher than crème caramel in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 103% more than crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index (65) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1236.1%
Contains more IronIron +136.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +659.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.4%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1562.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.5%
Contains more FatsFats +396.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1216.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.9%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 83mg 1109mg 103%
Phosphorus 96mg 729mg 90%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.26µg 79%
Sodium 53mg 1529mg 64%
Saturated fat 1.799g 13.317g 52%
Protein 4.53g 20g 31%
Zinc 0.47mg 3.87mg 31%
Fats 4.03g 20g 25%
Copper 0.028mg 0.238mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.486mg 21%
Selenium 8.7µg 17.7µg 16%
Vitamin A 46µg 160µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 6.098g 12%
Carbs 22.78g 1.37g 7%
Magnesium 9mg 38mg 7%
Iron 0.38mg 0.9mg 7%
Calories 145kcal 265kcal 6%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.325mg 4%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Cholesterol 90mg 88mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 1.37g N/A
Potassium 118mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 23.15g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.114mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.049mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.462g 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
13%
Crème caramel
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.