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Caramel vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and green beans?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet green beans are higher in vitamin K, fiber, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Green beans' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 38% more.
  • The amount of sodium in green beans is lower.
  • The glycemic index of green beans is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 13% 13% 13% 24% 19% 6.8% 12% 0.13% 37% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more IronIron +364.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2490.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 32% 11% 9.2% 0% 19% 22% 12% 4.4% 13% 0% 120% 25% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2561.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2792.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +877.2%
Contains more OtherOther +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +949.6%

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
29% 5% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13918.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2298.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Green beans
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Green beans DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 47.9µg 38%
Carbs 77g 7.88g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.145g 22%
Calories 382kcal 35kcal 17%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.285mg 12%
Phosphorus 114mg 29mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.097mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 0.28g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.064g 11%
Sodium 245mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.074mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 9.7mg 10%
Calcium 138mg 44mg 9%
Folate 4µg 33µg 7%
Iron 0.14mg 0.65mg 6%
Protein 4.6g 1.89g 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.057mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.011g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.614mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg 3%
Choline 8mg 16.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 32µg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.25mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 146mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 77g 4.68g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 3.63g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.082mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.116mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.069mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.093mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.035mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Green beans
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
21%
Green beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
14%
Green beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
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. Green beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.