Crème caramel vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crème caramel and yam
- Crème caramel has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, yam is higher in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Crème caramel covers your daily cholesterol needs 30% more than yam.
- Yam has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of crème caramel is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe and Yam, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +388.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1142.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +591.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +535.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3870% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +556.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +573.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +565.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.53 g
Fats:
4.03 g
Carbs:
22.78 g
Water:
68.05 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2270.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
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Water
~69.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.392 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 816mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.293mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.397mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.178mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 0.7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.032mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.799g | 0.037g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.53g | 1.53g | 6% |
| Fats | 4.03g | 0.17g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 96mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.514mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 46µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.266g | 0.006g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 22.78g | 27.88g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.392g | 0.076g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 118kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.78g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.15g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.