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Crème caramel vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crème caramel and Mars?

  • Crème caramel has less Fiber, and Iron than Mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 49% higher.
  • Crème caramel has 8 times more Cholesterol than Mars. Crème caramel has 90mg of Cholesterol, while Mars has 12mg.

We used Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -61%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Equal in Calcium - 90
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3902.9%
Contains more Fats +379.4%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Other +277%
Equal in Protein - 4.28
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +3902.9%
Contains more Fats +379.4%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Other +277%
Equal in Protein - 4.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

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 Mars
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Mars Opinion
Net carbs 22.78g 70.4g Mars
Protein 4.53g 4.28g Crème caramel
Fats 4.03g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 22.78g 72.4g Mars
Calories 145kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 23.15g 58.94g Crème caramel
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 83mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.38mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 9mg Crème caramel
Phosphorus 96mg Crème caramel
Potassium 118mg Crème caramel
Sodium 53mg 136mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.47mg Crème caramel
Copper 0.028mg Crème caramel
Manganese 0.01mg Crème caramel
Selenium 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 46µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.23mg Crème caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.032mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.082mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B5 0.514mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.044mg Crème caramel
Folate 9µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 0.2µg Crème caramel
Cholesterol 90mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Crème caramel
Saturated Fat 1.799g 11.651g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g Crème caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.