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Icing vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Icing and Caramel

  • Icing has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Caramel has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Caramel is 14% higher.
  • Caramel has 7 times less Vitamin K than Icing. Icing has 13µg of Vitamin K, while Caramel has 1.8µg.

Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Candies, caramels.

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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.
Icing
2
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Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +529.4%
Contains more Zinc +528.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +529.4%
Contains more Zinc +528.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1700%

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.
Icing
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 E +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
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Contains more Fats +100.4%
Contains more Water +77.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +100.4%
Contains more Water +77.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 77g Caramel
Protein 0g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 16.23g 8.1g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 77g Caramel
Calories 418kcal 382kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 65.5g Icing
Calcium 3mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.16mg 0.14mg Icing
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 18mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 34mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 184mg 245mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0mg 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.1µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.46mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.256mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.148mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 8µg 4µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 13µg 1.8µg Icing
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 0mg 7mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 1.542g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 3.478g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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%
Icing
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.