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Blueberry vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blueberries and caramel

  • Blueberries have more vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin C; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for caramel is 17% higher.
  • Caramel has 31 times less manganese than blueberries. Blueberries have 0.336mg of manganese, while caramel has 0.011mg.
  • Blueberries are lower in saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than blueberries.

Food types used in this article are Blueberries, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2954.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +972.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +890.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +521.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2354.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +431.4%
Contains more OtherOther +682.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3180.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2282.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 3.478g 22%
Carbs 14.49g 77g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.256mg 17%
Calories 57kcal 382kcal 16%
Phosphorus 12mg 114mg 15%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.8µg 15%
Manganese 0.336mg 0.011mg 14%
Calcium 6mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0.33g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0.028g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 1mg 245mg 11%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0.4mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.62mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Protein 0.74g 4.6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.103mg 6%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 1.542g 4%
Copper 0.057mg 0.018mg 4%
Potassium 77mg 214mg 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.44mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.8µg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.148mg 2%
Iron 0.28mg 0.14mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.46mg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 77g N/A
Sugar 9.96g 65.5g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.056mg 0%
Choline 6mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Blueberry
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.