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Ricotta vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ricotta and crème caramel

  • Ricotta has more calcium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat; however, crème caramel is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 32% more than crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel has 3 times less monounsaturated fat than ricotta. Ricotta has 3.627g of monounsaturated fat, while crème caramel has 1.266g.
  • Crème caramel contains less saturated fat.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crème caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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 +149.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.38mg

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.044mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +148.6%
Contains more FatsFats +222.1%
Contains more OtherOther +67.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +649.3%
~equal in Water ~68.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 +186.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
~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.
Ricotta Crème caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Crème caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 1.799g 30%
Fats 12.98g 4.03g 14%
Cholesterol 51mg 90mg 13%
Protein 11.26g 4.53g 13%
Calcium 207mg 83mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.7µg 11%
Phosphorus 158mg 96mg 9%
Vitamin A 120µg 46µg 8%
Carbs 3.04g 22.78g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 1.266g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.514mg 6%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.47mg 6%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.032mg 2%
Calories 174kcal 145kcal 1%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.36µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.23mg 1%
Sodium 84mg 53mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 22.78g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 105mg 118mg 0%
Iron 0.38mg 0.38mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 23.15g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.044mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.392g 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 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
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 6.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.