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Caramel vs. Chocolate pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Chocolate pudding?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Chocolate pudding is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin D.
  • Chocolate pudding's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% more.
  • Caramel has 26 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Chocolate pudding. While Caramel has 3.478g of Polyunsaturated fat, Chocolate pudding has only 0.132g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate pudding is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk 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.
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Copper +277.8%
Contains more Manganese +463.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 15% 14% 102% 15% 38% 12% 23% 9% 13%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Copper +277.8%
Contains more Manganese +463.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 24% 3% 9% 34% 3% 17% 9% 4% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +321.9%
Contains more Carbs +307.6%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Water +777.5%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +321.9%
Contains more Carbs +307.6%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Water +777.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2534.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
61% 32% 8%
Saturated Fat: 1.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2534.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chocolate pudding Opinion
Net carbs 77g 18.49g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.15g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 1.92g Caramel
Carbs 77g 18.89g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 105kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Chocolate pudding
Fiber 0g 0.4g Chocolate pudding
Calcium 138mg 104mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.4mg Chocolate pudding
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Chocolate pudding
Phosphorus 114mg 238mg Chocolate pudding
Potassium 214mg 168mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 284mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.068mg Chocolate pudding
Manganese 0.011mg 0.062mg Chocolate pudding
Selenium 1.8µg 2.3µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A 42IU 170IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 46µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 33IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.147mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.108mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.274mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.038mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 5µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.044mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.139mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.182mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.295mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.239mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.074mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.151mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.208mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.082mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg Chocolate pudding
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.064g Chocolate pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.561g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.132g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Chocolate pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
12%
Chocolate pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
27%
Chocolate pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Chocolate pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/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.