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Crème caramel vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crème caramel and monterey Jack different?

  • Crème caramel is higher in vitamin B5; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 86% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than monterey Jack. While crème caramel contains 0.514mg of vitamin B5, monterey Jack contains only 0.21mg.
  • Crème caramel has less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index (27) than crème caramel (65).

Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, monterey are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +798.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3250%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +440.4%
Contains more FatsFats +651.4%
Contains more OtherOther +482%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +591.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.3%

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 Monterey Jack
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.799g 19.066g 78%
Calcium 83mg 746mg 66%
Phosphorus 96mg 444mg 50%
Fats 4.03g 30.28g 40%
Protein 4.53g 24.48g 40%
Sodium 53mg 600mg 24%
Zinc 0.47mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.83µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 8.751g 19%
Vitamin A 46µg 198µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.39mg 14%
Selenium 8.7µg 14.5µg 11%
Calories 145kcal 373kcal 11%
Carbs 22.78g 0.68g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.21mg 6%
Iron 0.38mg 0.72mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 27mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.899g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.079mg 3%
Folate 9µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.5µg 2%
Potassium 118mg 81mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 0.68g N/A
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg 0%
Sugar 23.15g 0.5g N/A
Copper 0.028mg 0.032mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.26mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.093mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 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 Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.