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Caramel vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and cheesecake

  • Caramel has more calcium and vitamin B1, while cheesecake has more vitamin A, choline, selenium, iron, and manganese.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 37% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than caramel. Caramel contains 0.103mg of vitamin B1, while cheesecake contains 0.028mg.
  • The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +473.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.571mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.052mg

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +177.8%
Contains more WaterWater +436.5%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 9.921g 34%
Fats 8.1g 22.5g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 8.634g 18%
Carbs 77g 25.5g 17%
Vitamin A 12µg 159µg 16%
Cholesterol 7mg 55mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.602g 13%
Calcium 138mg 51mg 9%
Sodium 245mg 438mg 8%
Choline 8mg 45.9mg 7%
Iron 0.14mg 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.028mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.14mg 6%
Selenium 1.8µg 5.2µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.17µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.193mg 5%
Potassium 214mg 90mg 4%
Folate 4µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Calories 382kcal 321kcal 3%
Phosphorus 114mg 93mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Protein 4.6g 5.5g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.4µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.56mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.571mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 21.8g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.195mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.052mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.445g)
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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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.