Beans vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beans and caramel
- Beans have more fiber, copper, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Beans cover your daily need for fiber, 22% more than caramel.
- Beans have 11 times more copper than caramel. While beans have 0.206mg of copper, caramel has only 0.018mg.
- Beans have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1044.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +754.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1925% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275.8% |
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Protein
~4.6g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4305.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1922.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 3.478g | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 0g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.018mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 77g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.256mg | 15% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 382kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 2.476g | 11% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 245mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 1.8µg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 214mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 4.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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