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Sugar substitute vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sugar substitute and crème caramel

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, crème caramel is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 80% more than crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of crème caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +959%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.6%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +272.1%
Contains more OtherOther +560.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +644.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Crème caramel DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 83mg 80%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 572mg 53mg 23%
Carbs 84.77g 22.78g 21%
Selenium 8.7µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.21mg 15%
Phosphorus 8mg 96mg 13%
Calories 347kcal 145kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.514mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.799g 8%
Fats 0g 4.03g 6%
Protein 2.06g 4.53g 5%
Vitamin A 46µg 5%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.47mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 3%
Iron 0.16mg 0.38mg 3%
Potassium 39mg 118mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.044mg 2%
Copper 0.007mg 0.028mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 9mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.032mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 23.15g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.