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Caramel vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and arborio rice?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet arborio rice is higher in iron, manganese, folate, and selenium.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 18% more.
  • The amount of sodium in arborio rice is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +723.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
Contains more IronIron +942.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +908.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.059mg

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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168%
Contains more OtherOther +847.4%
Contains more WaterWater +706.2%

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
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2558.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6856%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Arborio rice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.05g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.016mg 18%
Iron 0.14mg 1.46mg 17%
Carbs 77g 28.73g 16%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg 15%
Calcium 138mg 1mg 14%
Folate 4µg 59µg 14%
Calories 382kcal 130kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.19g 12%
Phosphorus 114mg 33mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.051g 11%
Sodium 245mg 0mg 11%
Selenium 1.8µg 7.5µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.493mg 8%
Potassium 214mg 26mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.072mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.164mg 5%
Protein 4.6g 2.36g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.058g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.397mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.059mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Arborio rice
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%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.