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Crème caramel vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crème caramel and mounds candy bar?

  • Crème caramel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet mounds candy bar is richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains less cholesterol.

We used Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 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.
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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +295.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +1328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +134%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9380%
~equal in Phosphorus ~91mg

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
~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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more WaterWater +651.9%
Contains more FatsFats +560%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.2%
Contains more OtherOther +90.2%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g

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
97% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%

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 Mounds candy bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Mounds candy bar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.799g 20.58g 85%
Copper 0.028mg 0.4mg 41%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.948mg 41%
Fats 4.03g 26.6g 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 2mg 29%
Iron 0.38mg 2.09mg 21%
Calories 145kcal 486kcal 17%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Carbs 22.78g 58.59g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.058mg 12%
Magnesium 9mg 55mg 11%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 118mg 321mg 6%
Calcium 83mg 21mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.245mg 5%
Vitamin A 46µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.09mg 4%
Selenium 8.7µg 6.6µg 4%
Sodium 53mg 145mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 17mg 4%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 0.39g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.14g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.277mg 1%
Phosphorus 96mg 91mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Protein 4.53g 4.6g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 22.78g 54.89g N/A
Sugar 23.15g 46.19g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg 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 Mounds candy bar
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.781g)
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.