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Caramel vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel and Honey

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 in Caramel is higher than in Honey.
  • Caramel covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 17% more than Honey.
  • Honey contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Honey.

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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.
Caramel
Caramel
6
:
4
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2750%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2750%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
10
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Caramel
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +101.2%
Equal in Carbs - 82.4
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +101.2%
Equal in Carbs - 82.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Honey Opinion
Net carbs 77g 82.2g Honey
Protein 4.6g 0.3g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0g Caramel
Carbs 77g 82.4g Honey
Calories 382kcal 304kcal Caramel
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 65.5g 82.12g Caramel
Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
Calcium 138mg 6mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 17mg 2mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 4mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 52mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.036mg Honey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 1.8µg 0.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.038mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.121mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.068mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.024mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 2µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.004mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.004mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.008mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.01mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.008mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.001mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.011mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.009mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.001mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Honey
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.