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Crème caramel vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crème caramel and pecan?

  • Crème caramel has less manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus than pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 195% higher.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index than crème caramel.

We used Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, pecans 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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1244.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.5%
Contains more IronIron +565.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +863.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44900%

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1650%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1833.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1685.9%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3122.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5413.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.01mg 4.5mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 21.614g 141%
Copper 0.028mg 1.2mg 130%
Fats 4.03g 71.97g 105%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 40.801g 99%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.66mg 52%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Zinc 0.47mg 4.53mg 37%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Calories 145kcal 691kcal 27%
Iron 0.38mg 2.53mg 27%
Magnesium 9mg 121mg 27%
Phosphorus 96mg 277mg 26%
Saturated fat 1.799g 6.18g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.21mg 13%
Protein 4.53g 9.17g 9%
Potassium 118mg 410mg 9%
Selenium 8.7µg 3.8µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.4mg 8%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.863mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.167mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin A 46µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.5µg 3%
Folate 9µg 22µg 3%
Carbs 22.78g 13.86g 3%
Sodium 53mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 70mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 23.15g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.381g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.