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Caramel vs. 100 grand bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and 100 grand bar different?

  • Caramel is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium, while 100 grand bar is higher in copper and manganese.
  • 100 grand bar covers your daily need for saturated fat, 47% more than caramel.
  • Caramel contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than 100 grand bar. Caramel contains 0.62mg of vitamin B5, while 100 grand bar contains 0.182mg.
  • Caramel is lower in saturated fat.

Candies, caramels and Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar types were used in this article.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +927.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1463.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 2.3% 13% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +244.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +207.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.42mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.29µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84%
Contains more WaterWater +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +138.6%
~equal in Carbs ~70.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
62% 31% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +291.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 100 grand bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel 100 grand bar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 11.9g 43%
Copper 0.018mg 0.185mg 19%
Fats 8.1g 19.33g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.388g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 6.039g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.119mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.182mg 9%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.172mg 7%
Calcium 138mg 76mg 6%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.99mg 5%
Calories 382kcal 468kcal 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.2µg 4%
Protein 4.6g 2.5g 4%
Phosphorus 114mg 86mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.058mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Iron 0.14mg 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.016mg 3%
Choline 8mg 24.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 38µg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Sodium 245mg 203mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 163mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 77g 70.97g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 69.97g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 51.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.42mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.198mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.29µg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 100 grand bar
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
16%
Caramel
12%
100 grand bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
26%
100 grand bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.424g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is cheaper (difference - $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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.