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Caramel vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Apple?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Apple is higher in Fiber.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 18% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Apple is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Apples, raw, with skin types 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.
Caramel
Caramel
7
:
3
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +936.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +936.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
8
:
3
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +884.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%
Caramel
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%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +884.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
4
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +1669.2%
Contains more Fats +4664.7%
Contains more Carbs +457.6%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +906.6%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1669.2%
Contains more Fats +4664.7%
Contains more Carbs +457.6%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +906.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21928.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6719.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21928.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6719.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Apple Opinion
Net carbs 77g 11.41g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.26g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.17g Caramel
Carbs 77g 13.81g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 52kcal Caramel
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 65.5g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 138mg 6mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.12mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 5mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 11mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 107mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.44mg 0.04mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.027mg Apple
Manganese 0.011mg 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.017mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.026mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.091mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.061mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 3µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.001mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.006mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.006mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.013mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.012mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.001mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.006mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.012mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.005mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.007g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.051g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.