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Crème caramel vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crème caramel and icing

  • Crème caramel has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and calcium; however, icing has more vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for crème caramel is 30% higher.
  • Icing is lower in cholesterol.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than icing.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.1%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8600%

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%
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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% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +834.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +351.6%
Contains more FatsFats +302.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1928.3%

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 Icing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Icing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 7.951g 50%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Fats 4.03g 16.23g 19%
Selenium 8.7µg 0.1µg 16%
Carbs 22.78g 67.89g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Calories 145kcal 418kcal 14%
Phosphorus 96mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 4.86g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.055mg 9%
Protein 4.53g 0g 9%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.53mg 9%
Calcium 83mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.302mg 7%
Sodium 53mg 184mg 6%
Vitamin A 46µg 0µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.799g 2.974g 5%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.07mg 4%
Iron 0.38mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.01mg 2%
Potassium 118mg 34mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 23.15g 63.1g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 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 Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.175g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.