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Caramel vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and beer?

  • Caramel is richer than beer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 18% more.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +692.6%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +260%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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%
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.3%
~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
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2069%
Contains more WaterWater +981.9%
Contains more OtherOther +123.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Beer
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Beer DV% diff.
Carbs 77g 3.55g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.025mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 43kcal 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 14mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 4mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.02µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.041mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0g 11%
Sodium 245mg 4mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.46g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.005mg 8%
Potassium 214mg 27mg 6%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.01mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 6mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.513mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0.005mg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg 0%
Choline 8mg 10.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.