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Chocolate pudding vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate pudding and Caramel?

  • Chocolate pudding is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin D, yet Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate pudding's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate pudding is lower.

We used Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk and Candies, caramels types in this article.

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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 Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Copper +277.8%
Contains more Manganese +463.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 15% 14% 102% 15% 38% 12% 23% 9% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Copper +277.8%
Contains more Manganese +463.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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 A +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
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% 24% 3% 9% 34% 3% 17% 9% 4% 39% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +777.5%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +321.9%
Contains more Carbs +307.6%
Contains more Other +24.1%
3% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +777.5%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +321.9%
Contains more Carbs +307.6%
Contains more Other +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2534.8%
61% 32% 8%
Saturated Fat: 1.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2534.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate pudding Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 18.49g 77g Caramel
Protein 3.15g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 1.92g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 18.89g 77g Caramel
Calories 105kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Chocolate pudding
Fiber 0.4g 0g Chocolate pudding
Calcium 104mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.4mg 0.14mg Chocolate pudding
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Chocolate pudding
Phosphorus 238mg 114mg Chocolate pudding
Potassium 168mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 284mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 0.43mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.068mg 0.018mg Chocolate pudding
Manganese 0.062mg 0.011mg Chocolate pudding
Selenium 2.3µg 1.8µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A 170IU 42IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 12µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 33IU 0IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.108mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 5µg 4µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.3µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.139mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.295mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.239mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.074mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.208mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.082mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Chocolate pudding
Saturated Fat 1.064g 2.476g Chocolate pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.561g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate pudding Caramel
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
12%
Chocolate pudding
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chocolate pudding
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.