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Caramel vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and avocadoes

  • Caramel has more calcium and vitamin B12, while avocadoes have more fiber, folate, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
  • Avocadoes' daily need coverage for fiber is 27% higher.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.6%
Contains more IronIron +292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190.9%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1074.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +802.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +81%
Contains more WaterWater +761.5%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +535.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Avocado DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Carbs 77g 8.53g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 9.799g 21%
Folate 4µg 81µg 19%
Copper 0.018mg 0.19mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 21µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.257mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.389mg 15%
Calcium 138mg 12mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 382kcal 160kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.816g 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.07mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 7mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.738mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.13mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 14.66g 10%
Phosphorus 114mg 52mg 9%
Potassium 214mg 485mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.142mg 6%
Protein 4.6g 2g 5%
Iron 0.14mg 0.55mg 5%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.067mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 29mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.476g 2.126g 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.64mg 2%
Choline 8mg 14.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Avocado
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
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.