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Caramel vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Icing

  • Caramel has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Icing has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Caramel is 14% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +529.4%
Contains more Zinc +528.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +529.4%
Contains more Zinc +528.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%

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
6
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +622.2%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +622.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Fats +100.4%
Contains more Water +77.3%
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Fats +100.4%
Contains more Water +77.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Icing Opinion
Net carbs 77g 67.89g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 77g 67.89g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 65.5g 63.1g Icing
Calcium 138mg 3mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 17mg 1mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 18mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 34mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.44mg 0.07mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.01mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.055mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.476g 2.974g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Icing
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%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.