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Caramel vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caramel and bratwurst?

  • Caramel is richer in calcium, yet bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% higher.
  • Caramel has 20 times more calcium than bratwurst. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while bratwurst has 7mg.
  • Caramel contains less saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Candies, caramels and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types in this comparison.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +461.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +683.3%

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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2001.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3750%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.2%
Contains more FatsFats +225.2%
Contains more WaterWater +566.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.67µg 99%
Fats 8.1g 26.34g 28%
Sodium 245mg 848mg 26%
Carbs 77g 2g 25%
Cholesterol 7mg 78mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.38mg 23%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.1µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.11mg 19%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.47mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 8g 16%
Saturated fat 2.476g 6.08g 16%
Protein 4.6g 12.2g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.58g 13%
Calcium 138mg 7mg 13%
Iron 0.14mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.2mg 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Calories 382kcal 297kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.213mg 3%
Phosphorus 114mg 130mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 283mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.69mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 2g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Folate 4µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.