Caramel vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Caramel and Chocolate?
- Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
- Caramel has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Chocolate. Caramel has 0.256mg of Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has 0.05mg.
- Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Candies, caramels and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
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Calcium
+146.4%
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Iron
+5628.6%
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Magnesium
+758.8%
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Phosphorus
+80.7%
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Potassium
+161.2%
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Sodium
-90.2%
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Zinc
+356.8%
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Copper
+5611.1%
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Manganese
+12800%
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Selenium
+66.7%
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Calcium
+146.4%
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Iron
+5628.6%
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Magnesium
+758.8%
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Phosphorus
+80.7%
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Potassium
+161.2%
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Sodium
-90.2%
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Zinc
+356.8%
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Copper
+5611.1%
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Manganese
+12800%
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Selenium
+66.7%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+312%
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Vitamin B2
+412%
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Vitamin B5
+108.8%
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Vitamin B6
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+30.4%
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Vitamin A
+19%
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Vitamin E
+17.4%
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Vitamin B3
+389.9%
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Vitamin K
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+312%
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Vitamin B2
+412%
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Vitamin B5
+108.8%
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Vitamin B6
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+30.4%
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Vitamin A
+19%
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Vitamin E
+17.4%
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Vitamin B3
+389.9%
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Vitamin K
+350%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+25.9%
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Water
+776.3%
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Fats
+286.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.88
Equal in Other - 1.7
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Carbs
+25.9%
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Water
+776.3%
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Fats
+286.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.88
Equal in Other - 1.7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+218.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+518.7%
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Saturated Fat
-86.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+218.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+518.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 77g | 54.17g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 31.28g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 61.17g |
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| Calories | 382kcal | 546kcal |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 8.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 146mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 559mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 2.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 1.028mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 18.519g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins