Biscuit vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between biscuits and caramel
- Biscuits have more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and calcium; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B12.
- Biscuits cover your daily iron needs 35% more than caramel.
- Caramel has 34 times less manganese than biscuits. Biscuits have 0.378mg of manganese, while caramel has 0.011mg.
- Caramel contains less sodium.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +70.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1971.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +355.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +983.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +245.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1892.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +349.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.14mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 1.8µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.103mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.148mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.011mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 245mg | 15% |
| Folate | 61µg | 4µg | 14% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 8.1g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.542g | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 77g | 11% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 138mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 2.476g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.62mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.018mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 4.6g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.478g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.256mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 214mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 382kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
23%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.848g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals