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Caramello vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramello and Sugar

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat in Caramello is higher than in Sugar.
  • Caramello covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 64% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Sugars, granulated.

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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 +21200%
Contains more Iron +2080%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16950%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 64% 41% 0% 65% 31% 16% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +21200%
Contains more Iron +2080%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16950%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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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Sugar
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 19% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 5% 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 +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +33850%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +33850%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 62.61g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 6.19g 0g Caramello
Fats 21.19g 0g Caramello
Carbs 63.81g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 462kcal 387kcal Caramello
Sugar 56.92g 99.8g Caramello
Fiber 1.2g 0g Caramello
Calcium 213mg 1mg Caramello
Iron 1.09mg 0.05mg Caramello
Phosphorus 150mg 0mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 2mg Caramello
Sodium 122mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg Sugar
Copper 0.007mg Sugar
Manganese 0.004mg Sugar
Selenium 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Caramello
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Caramello
Vitamin B2 0.019mg Sugar
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 12.72g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 0g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Sugar
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
2%
Caramello
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramello
Caramello is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.

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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/nutrients
  2. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.