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Crème caramel vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crème caramel and pretzel

  • Crème caramel has more vitamin B12, while pretzel has more iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, and fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for iron is 53% higher.
  • Crème caramel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crème caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of pretzel is 83.

The food types used in this comparison are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89%
Contains more IronIron +1105.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +457.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10050%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1744.4%
~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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2074.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.9%
Contains more OtherOther +475.4%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Pretzel DV% diff.
Iron 0.38mg 4.58mg 53%
Sodium 53mg 1240mg 52%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.015mg 44%
Folate 9µg 166µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.424mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 5.27mg 32%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Carbs 22.78g 80.39g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Copper 0.028mg 0.156mg 14%
Calories 145kcal 384kcal 12%
Protein 4.53g 10.04g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.332mg 9%
Selenium 8.7µg 4.4µg 8%
Calcium 83mg 27mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.799g 0.391g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 1.291g 6%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.04mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Phosphorus 96mg 128mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin A 46µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.322mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Fats 4.03g 2.93g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 0.727g 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 23.15g 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.