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Candy bar vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Candy bar and Caramel

  • Caramel contains less Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Folate, and Fiber than Candy bar.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11765% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +547.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.2%
Contains more IronIron +592.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +4200%
Contains more ZincZinc +795.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.9%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1775%
Contains more CholineCholine +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.103mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +237%
Contains more FatsFats +316%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more WaterWater +431.3%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +984.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Caramel Opinion
Calories 522kcal 382kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 4.6g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 8.1g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 43.3g 77g Caramel
Carbs 47.4g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 17mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 407mg 214mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 65.5g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.018mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.44mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 114mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 245mg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.46mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.011mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.8µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.148mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.62mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.056mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 75µg 4µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 8mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 1.542g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 3.478g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.06mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.192mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.258mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.417mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.338mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.107mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.205mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.285mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.115mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.