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Caramel vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Sherbet

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Sherbet has more Fiber.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 12% higher.
  • Sherbet contains 5 times less Sodium than Caramel. Caramel contains 245mg of Sodium, while Sherbet contains 46mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Sherbet, orange.

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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 +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.14
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.14
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +475%
Equal in Vitamin A - 46
Equal in Folate - 4
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 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +475%
Equal in Vitamin A - 46
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +318.2%
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +153.3%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +677.6%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +318.2%
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +153.3%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +677.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4247.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4247.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Sherbet
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 Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 77g 29.1g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 1.1g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 2g Caramel
Carbs 77g 30.4g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 144kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 138mg 54mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.14mg
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 40mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 96mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 46mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.44mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.018mg 0.028mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 1.8µg 1.5µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 12µg
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.027mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.097mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.063mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.224mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.023mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.13µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 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 1mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.16g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.53g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.08g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.