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Caramel vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel and Nougat

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Nougat is richer in Vitamin E , Fiber, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Nougat covers your daily Vitamin E needs 15% more than Caramel.
  • Nougat has 30 times less Vitamin B12 than Caramel. Caramel has 0.3µg of Vitamin B12, while Nougat has 0.01µg.
  • Nougat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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.
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Nougat
Contains more Calcium +331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +2663.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +2663.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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.
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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nougat
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Water +295.3%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Carbs +20%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Water +295.3%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Carbs +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nougat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 77g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 4.6g 3.33g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 1.67g Caramel
Carbs 77g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 382kcal 398kcal Nougat
Sugar 65.5g 44.97g Nougat
Fiber 0g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 138mg 32mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.59mg Nougat
Magnesium 17mg 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 114mg 55mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 105mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 0.44mg 0.42mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 1.8µg 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 42IU 1IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.013mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.478mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.06mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 5µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.667g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Nougat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.