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Oatmeal vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oatmeal and crème caramel?

  • Oatmeal is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, folate, and fiber, yet crème caramel is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 70% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oatmeal is lower.
  • The glycemic index of crème caramel is lower.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +1468.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg
~equal in Sodium ~53mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3589%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +23.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.1%
Contains more FatsFats +196.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.2%
~equal in Other ~0.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.392g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Crème caramel DV% diff.
Iron 5.96mg 0.38mg 70%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.01mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.044mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.032mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.082mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin A 130µg 46µg 9%
Folate 44µg 9µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.799g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Selenium 5µg 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.514mg 4%
Protein 2.37g 4.53g 4%
Calories 68kcal 145kcal 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Copper 0.066mg 0.028mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Carbs 11.67g 22.78g 4%
Fats 1.36g 4.03g 4%
Phosphorus 77mg 96mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 118mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 1.266g 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.23mg 1%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.47mg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 22.78g N/A
Calcium 80mg 83mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 23.15g N/A
Sodium 49mg 53mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.392g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.573g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.