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Caramel vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Alaska pollock

  • Caramel contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Choline, and Vitamin D than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 140% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains 16 times less Saturated Fat than Caramel. Caramel contains 2.476g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 Calcium +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +376.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.9%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +2350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +376.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.9%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +2350%

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 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2568.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1120%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2568.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +586.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +410.4%
Contains more Water +766.5%
Equal in Other - 1.69
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +586.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +410.4%
Contains more Water +766.5%
Equal in Other - 1.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 77g 0g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 8.1g 1.18g Caramel
Carbs 77g 0g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 111kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 0g Alaska pollock
Calcium 138mg 72mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 17mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 114mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 214mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 245mg 419mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.018mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 1.8µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 42IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.28mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.054mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.223mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.432mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 4µg 3µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.192mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.417mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.338mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.107mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.285mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.115mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 7mg 86mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.134g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.583g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel Alaska pollock
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
16%
Caramel
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.