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Caramel vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and cream cheese

  • Caramel has more vitamin B1, while cream cheese has more vitamin A, selenium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than caramel. Caramel contains 0.103mg of vitamin B1, while cream cheese contains 0.023mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caramel is lower.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +377.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.018mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +240%
~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1294.9%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +325.2%
Contains more WaterWater +519.1%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +477.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 20.213g 81%
Fats 8.1g 34.44g 41%
Vitamin A 12µg 308µg 33%
Cholesterol 7mg 101mg 31%
Carbs 77g 5.52g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 8.907g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.483g 13%
Selenium 1.8µg 8.6µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.023mg 7%
Calcium 138mg 97mg 4%
Protein 4.6g 6.15g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.22µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.86mg 3%
Choline 8mg 27.2mg 3%
Sodium 245mg 314mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.517mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.23mg 2%
Calories 382kcal 350kcal 2%
Magnesium 17mg 9mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 132mg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.5mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Phosphorus 114mg 107mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 5.52g N/A
Iron 0.14mg 0.11mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 3.76g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.018mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cream cheese
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%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $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.
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.