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Nutmeg vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nutmeg and crème caramel different?

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus than crème caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 126% higher.
  • Crème caramel has less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than crème caramel (65).

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 +1933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +3567.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.8%

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.
Nutmeg
6
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +981.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +744.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +820%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +801%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.4%
Contains more OtherOther +282%
Contains more WaterWater +992.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Crème caramel DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.01mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.028mg 111%
Saturated fat 25.94g 1.799g 110%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Fats 36.31g 4.03g 50%
Magnesium 183mg 9mg 41%
Iron 3.04mg 0.38mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.032mg 26%
Calories 525kcal 145kcal 19%
Phosphorus 213mg 96mg 17%
Folate 76µg 9µg 17%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.47mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Selenium 1.6µg 8.7µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.21mg 12%
Calcium 184mg 83mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.044mg 9%
Carbs 49.29g 22.78g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.082mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 118mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 1.266g 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 46µg 5%
Protein 5.84g 4.53g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 53mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 28.49g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 23.15g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.392g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.