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Gumdrop vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gumdrop and Caramel

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Caramel is higher than in Gumdrop.
  • Caramel covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 19% more than Gumdrop.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
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 +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4180%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Caramel
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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% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 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 CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +750%
Contains more OtherOther +1700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gumdrop Caramel
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Caramel Opinion
Calories 396kcal 382kcal Gumdrop
Protein 0g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 98.8g 77g Gumdrop
Carbs 98.9g 77g Gumdrop
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Gumdrop
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Caramel
Calcium 3mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 5mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.4mg 0.14mg Gumdrop
Sugar 58.97g 65.5g Gumdrop
Fiber 0.1g 0g Gumdrop
Copper 0.012mg 0.018mg Caramel
Zinc 0mg 0.44mg Caramel
Phosphorus 1mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 44mg 245mg Gumdrop
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Choline 0mg 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop 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
1%
Gumdrop
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.