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Caramel vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Twizzlers?

  • Twizzlers have less Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat than Caramel.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Calcium is 13% higher.
  • Caramel has 25 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Twizzlers. Caramel has 3.478g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Twizzlers have 0.14g.
  • Twizzlers contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS types in this comparison.

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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 +1625%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +478.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
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 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +478.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +206.8%
Contains more Other +160.9%
Contains more Water +76.5%
Equal in Carbs - 79.37
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% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +206.8%
Contains more Other +160.9%
Contains more Water +76.5%
Equal in Carbs - 79.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2384.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2384.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Twizzlers
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 Twizzlers Opinion
Net carbs 77g 78.77g Twizzlers
Protein 4.6g 2.3g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 2.64g Caramel
Carbs 77g 79.37g Twizzlers
Calories 382kcal 347kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Calcium 138mg 8mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.28mg Twizzlers
Magnesium 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 24mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 37mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 195mg Twizzlers
Zinc 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 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 Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.54g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.14g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Twizzlers
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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers 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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.