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Custard vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Custard and Crème caramel

  • Crème caramel contains less Vitamin B12, and Calcium than Custard.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Crème caramel is 13% higher.
  • Crème caramel has 2 times less Magnesium than Custard. Custard has 16mg of Magnesium, while Crème caramel has 9mg.
  • Custard is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Equal in Copper - 0.028
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 15% 7% 42% 11% 7% 13% 10% 2% 48%
Contains more Calcium +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Equal in Copper - 0.028

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 5% 0% 0% 8% 49% 2% 31% 11% 7% 45% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Fats - 4.03
Equal in Water - 68.05
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Fats - 4.03
Equal in Water - 68.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard Crème caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Crème caramel Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 22.78g Crème caramel
Protein 3.99g 4.53g Crème caramel
Fats 4g 4.03g Crème caramel
Carbs 17.6g 22.78g Crème caramel
Calories 122kcal 145kcal Crème caramel
Sugar 4.82g 23.15g Custard
Calcium 139mg 83mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.38mg Crème caramel
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg 96mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 118mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 53mg Crème caramel
Zinc 0.51mg 0.47mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.028mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 0.01mg Crème caramel
Selenium 6µg 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 182IU 161IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 46µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.23mg Crème caramel
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.032mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.21mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.082mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.514mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.044mg Custard
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.36µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 90mg Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 1.799g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 1.266g Crème caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.392g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Crème caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Custard
14%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients
  2. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.