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Crème caramel vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crème caramel and pound cake

  • Crème caramel has more selenium; however, pound cake has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 15% higher.
  • Pound cake has 2 times less calcium than crème caramel. Crème caramel has 83mg of calcium, while pound cake has 47mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than pound cake.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1869.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +163%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.4%
Contains more FatsFats +246.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150.8%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +772.2%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 3.419g 20%
Fats 4.03g 13.96g 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.799g 4.811g 14%
Sodium 53mg 377mg 14%
Iron 0.38mg 1.48mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.173mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Calories 145kcal 353kcal 10%
Carbs 22.78g 53.64g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.615mg 10%
Folate 9µg 42µg 8%
Cholesterol 90mg 66mg 8%
Selenium 8.7µg 5µg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Phosphorus 96mg 140mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 3.02g 4%
Calcium 83mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin A 46µg 70µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.249mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Copper 0.028mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.036mg 1%
Protein 4.53g 5g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.485mg 1%
Potassium 118mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 23.15g 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.47mg 0.43mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.36µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Pound cake
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%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.