Caramel vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Caramel and Sugar substitute
- Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 74% more than Caramel.
- Caramel has 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Sugar substitute. While Caramel has 0.256mg of Vitamin B2, Sugar substitute has only 0.015mg.
- Caramel has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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.
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Magnesium
+183.3%
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Phosphorus
+1325%
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Potassium
+448.7%
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Sodium
-57.2%
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Zinc
+1000%
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Copper
+157.1%
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Calcium
+537%
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Iron
+14.3%
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Manganese
+100%
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Magnesium
+183.3%
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Phosphorus
+1325%
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Potassium
+448.7%
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-57.2%
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Zinc
+1000%
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Copper
+157.1%
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Calcium
+537%
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Iron
+14.3%
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Manganese
+100%
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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Vitamin B1
+586.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1606.7%
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Vitamin B5
+675%
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Vitamin B6
+273.3%
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Vitamin B1
+586.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1606.7%
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Vitamin B5
+675%
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Vitamin B6
+273.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+123.3%
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+∞%
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Carbs
+10.1%
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Other
+123.9%
Equal in Water - 9.14
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
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2.06 g
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0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
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Protein
+123.3%
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Carbs
+10.1%
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+123.9%
Equal in Water - 9.14
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 77g | 84.17g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 84.77g |
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| Calories | 382kcal | 347kcal |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 879mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 572mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.007mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.015mg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.