Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cane syrup vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between cane syrup and caramel

  • Cane syrup has more iron; however, caramel has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cane syrup is 43% higher.
  • Cane syrup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrup, Cane and Candies, caramels.

Infographic

Cane syrup vs Caramel infographic
Infographic link

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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
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 +2471.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +961.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1325%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.018mg

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% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Caramel
11
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +205.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
~equal in Carbs ~77g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cane syrup Caramel DV% diff.
Iron 3.6mg 0.14mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 23%
Phosphorus 8mg 114mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.256mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 13mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Fats 0g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.476g 11%
Protein 0g 4.6g 9%
Sodium 58mg 245mg 8%
Calories 269kcal 382kcal 6%
Potassium 63mg 214mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.103mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.44mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Carbs 73.14g 77g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 73.14g 77g N/A
Sugar 73.2g 65.5g N/A
Copper 0.02mg 0.018mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cane syrup Caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
4%
Cane syrup
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cane syrup
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.