Caramel vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Caramel and Aspartame
- Aspartame contains less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Caramel.
- Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 20% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Aspartame is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
~equal in
Water
~8.75g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 365kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 2.17g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 77g | 89.08g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 89.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.04mg |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 80.7g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.01mg |
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| Starch | 8.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 1.186mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg | 0mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Aspartame is cheaper (difference - $1.5)