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Milk vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between milk and crème caramel?

  • Milk has less selenium and monounsaturated fat than crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Milk has 2 times more calcium than crème caramel. Milk has 125mg of calcium, while crème caramel has 83mg.
  • Milk contains less saturated fat.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index than crème caramel.

We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17%
Contains more IronIron +1166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~96mg

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.
Milk
5
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.4%
Contains more FatsFats +315.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1020%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Crème caramel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 90mg 28%
Selenium 3.3µg 8.7µg 10%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Carbs 4.99g 22.78g 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Calories 42kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.36µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.633g 1.799g 5%
Fats 0.97g 4.03g 5%
Calcium 125mg 83mg 4%
Iron 0.03mg 0.38mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.514mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.392g 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.028mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 1.266g 2%
Protein 3.37g 4.53g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.044mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 150mg 118mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin A 58µg 46µg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 22.78g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 5.2g 23.15g N/A
Zinc 0.42mg 0.47mg 0%
Phosphorus 95mg 96mg 0%
Sodium 44mg 53mg 0%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Crème caramel
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
15%
Milk
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.