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Nougat vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nougat and Caramel

  • Nougat has more Vitamin E , Fiber, Copper, and Manganese, however, Caramel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Nougat covers your daily Vitamin E needs 15% more than Caramel.
  • Nougat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
6
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Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +2663.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +2663.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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.
Nougat
3
:
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
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Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Water +295.3%
Contains more Other +291.3%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 Carbs +20%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Water +295.3%
Contains more Other +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 77g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 1.67g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 92.39g 77g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 382kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g 65.5g Nougat
Fiber 3.3g 0g Nougat
Calcium 32mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.59mg 0.14mg Nougat
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 105mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 33mg 245mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.134mg 0.018mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.011mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 1.8µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.46mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 5µg 4µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 2.476g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat Caramel
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
10%
Nougat
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.