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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.
Contains more Iron +592.9%
Contains more Magnesium +547.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +795.5%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +11200%
Contains more Selenium +161.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +592.9%
Contains more Magnesium +547.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +795.5%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +11200%
Contains more Selenium +161.1%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273114.3%
Contains more Folate +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273114.3%
Contains more Folate +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237%
Contains more Fats +316%
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Water +431.3%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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 Protein +237%
Contains more Fats +316%
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Water +431.3%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +984.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +984.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 43.3g 77g Caramel
Protein 15.5g 4.6g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 8.1g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 77g Caramel
Calories 522kcal 382kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 65.5g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.97mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 17mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 114mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 214mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 245mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.44mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.018mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.011mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.8µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.46mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
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
Folate 75µg 4µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
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
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
16%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.