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Caramel vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel and Italian ice

  • Italian ice has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Caramel covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 19% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 +13700%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3466.7%
Contains more Zinc +1366.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +13700%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3466.7%
Contains more Zinc +1366.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%

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 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
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% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.1%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15233.3%
Contains more Fats +40400%
Contains more Carbs +470.4%
Contains more Other +3500%
Contains more Water +916.5%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +15233.3%
Contains more Fats +40400%
Contains more Carbs +470.4%
Contains more Other +3500%
Contains more Water +916.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 77g 13.5g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.03g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.02g Caramel
Carbs 77g 13.5g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 53kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Italian ice
Calcium 138mg 1mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.09mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 0mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 0mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 6mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.44mg 0.03mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.01mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.005mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.01mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.005mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.002mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 5µg Italian ice
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
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 Italian ice
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.