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Potato vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potatoes and crème caramel?

  • Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and fiber, yet crème caramel is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Crème caramel's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 30% higher.
  • Potatoes contain less saturated fat.
  • Crème caramel has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Potato
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.2%
Contains more IronIron +113.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +591.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2075%

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.
Potato
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +83.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121%
Contains more FatsFats +4377.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +833.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Crème caramel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.044mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.7µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.21mg 14%
Potassium 425mg 118mg 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.028mg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.01mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.799g 8%
Calcium 12mg 83mg 7%
Fats 0.09g 4.03g 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Phosphorus 57mg 96mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.082mg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 0.38mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Protein 2.05g 4.53g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.514mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 1.266g 3%
Calories 77kcal 145kcal 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Sodium 6mg 53mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.2µg 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Carbs 17.49g 22.78g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.392g 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 23.15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Crème caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
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.
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.