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Sugar vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar and Caramel different?

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Caramel is 18% higher.
  • Sugar has less Sodium.

Sugars, granulated and Candies, caramels are the varieties used 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.
Sugar
1
:
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +13700%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10600%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +13700%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10600%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Sugar
0
:
11
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
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Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +42400%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +42400%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 77g Sugar
Protein 0g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 99.98g 77g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 382kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 65.5g Caramel
Calcium 1mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.05mg 0.14mg Caramel
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 0mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 2mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 1mg 245mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.007mg 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0.004mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 7mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Sugar
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.3g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (65)

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