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Crème caramel vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crème caramel and Macaroon

  • Crème caramel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Crème caramel.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 +1560%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +27.9%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +27.9%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +491.7%
Contains more Fats +459.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +180.3%
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +491.7%
Contains more Fats +459.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +180.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 22.78g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 4.53g 3.02g Crème caramel
Fats 4.03g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 22.78g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 145kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 23.15g 45.16g Crème caramel
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 83mg 5mg Crème caramel
Iron 0.38mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 96mg 68mg Crème caramel
Potassium 118mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 53mg 241mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.47mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.028mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.01mg Crème caramel
Selenium 8.7µg 6.8µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 0µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.06mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.514mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 9µg 3µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 1.799g 20.099g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crème caramel Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.3g)
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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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.
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.