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Brown sugar vs. Caramello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Caramello different?

  • Caramello has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Caramello is 64% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains 2 times more Sugar than Caramello. While Brown sugar contains 97.02g of Sugar, Caramello contains only 56.92g.

Sugars, brown and Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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.
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Calcium +156.6%
Contains more Iron +53.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3650%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 64% 41% 0% 65% 31% 16% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Calcium +156.6%
Contains more Iron +53.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3650%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 19% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Protein +5058.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +406.7%
Contains more Other +348.9%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Protein +5058.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +406.7%
Contains more Other +348.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Caramello Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 62.61g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 6.19g Caramello
Fats 0g 21.19g Caramello
Carbs 98.09g 63.81g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 462kcal Caramello
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 56.92g Caramello
Fiber 0g 1.2g Caramello
Calcium 83mg 213mg Caramello
Iron 0.71mg 1.09mg Caramello
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 150mg Caramello
Potassium 133mg 341mg Caramello
Sodium 28mg 122mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 303IU Caramello
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Caramello
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 12.72g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.29g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.63g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Caramello
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
2%
Brown sugar
2%
Caramello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
22%
Caramello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.