Crème caramel vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crème caramel and custard
- Crème caramel contains less vitamin B12 and calcium than custard.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for crème caramel is 13% higher.
- Custard has 5 times less sugar than crème caramel. Crème caramel has 23.15g of sugar, while custard has 4.82g.
- Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than custard.
Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.
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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 | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.4% |
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 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.4% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~4g
~equal in
Water
~73.45g
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
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.52µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 139mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 96mg | 130mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.514mg | 0.699mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 207mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 22.78g | 17.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.799g | 2.032g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.392g | 0.312g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.53g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 122kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 46µg | 52µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.03g | 4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.78g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 23.15g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.266g | 1.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.003g | 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
13%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)