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Chocolate vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Caramel?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
  • Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, caramels 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 Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +356.8%
Contains more Copper +5611.1%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +146.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +356.8%
Contains more Copper +5611.1%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +146.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +286.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Water +776.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Other - 1.8
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +286.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Water +776.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.5%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 77g Caramel
Protein 4.88g 4.6g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 8.1g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 77g Caramel
Calories 546kcal 382kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 65.5g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 8.02mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 17mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 114mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 214mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 245mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.44mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.018mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.011mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1.8µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 42IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.46mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.148mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.8µg Chocolate
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 8mg 7mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.112g Caramel
Saturated Fat 18.519g 2.476g Caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 1.542g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.478g Caramel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.