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Caramel vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and broth

  • Caramel contains less selenium, choline, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and manganese than broth.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1027% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than broth.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +635.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1455.6%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1332.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.5%
Contains more WaterWater +274.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2632.2%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +247.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 245mg 23875mg 1027%
Selenium 1.8µg 28µg 48%
Protein 4.6g 16.66g 24%
Carbs 77g 18.01g 20%
Choline 8mg 114.6mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.46mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.43mg 13%
Iron 0.14mg 1.03mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 5.36g 10%
Fats 8.1g 13.88g 9%
Magnesium 17mg 56mg 9%
Folate 4µg 32µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 4.48g 7%
Phosphorus 114mg 166mg 7%
Calories 382kcal 267kcal 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.15mg 6%
Calcium 138mg 187mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.476g 3.43g 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.09mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 309mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.1mg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.6mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 23630mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.954g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.