Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Crème caramel vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between crème caramel and m&Ms Peanut

  • Crème caramel contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc than m&Ms Peanut.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for m&Ms Peanut is 53% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut has 11 times less cholesterol than crème caramel. Crème caramel has 90mg of cholesterol, while m&Ms Peanut has 8mg.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than m&Ms Peanut.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

Infographic

Crème caramel vs M&Ms Peanut infographic
Infographic link

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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.1%
Contains more IronIron +205.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1703.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6540%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +511.1%
~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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +2644%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.3%
Contains more FatsFats +548.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.5%
Contains more OtherOther +119.7%

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
47% 37% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +538.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +781.6%

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 M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.028mg 0.505mg 53%
Saturated fat 1.799g 10.169g 38%
Fats 4.03g 26.13g 34%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.664mg 28%
Cholesterol 90mg 8mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.362mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 3.456g 20%
Calories 145kcal 515kcal 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 8.086g 17%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.85mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Magnesium 9mg 69mg 14%
Carbs 22.78g 60.48g 13%
Phosphorus 96mg 190mg 13%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.76mg 12%
Folate 9µg 55µg 12%
Protein 4.53g 9.57g 10%
Iron 0.38mg 1.16mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.106mg 8%
Selenium 8.7µg 4.1µg 8%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Potassium 118mg 347mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin A 46µg 22µg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.627mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.32µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3µg 2%
Calcium 83mg 102mg 2%
Net carbs 22.78g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 23.15g 50.75g N/A
Sodium 53mg 50mg 0%
Trans fat 0.328g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel M&Ms Peanut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.