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Caramel vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Chinese cuisine?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 41% more.
  • Caramel has 6 times more Calcium than Chinese cuisine. While Caramel has 138mg of Calcium, Chinese cuisine has only 22mg.

We used Candies, caramels and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +527.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -40.1%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Zinc +240.9%
Contains more Copper +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +1236.4%
Contains more Selenium +272.2%
Equal in Potassium - 204
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +527.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -40.1%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Zinc +240.9%
Contains more Copper +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +1236.4%
Contains more Selenium +272.2%
Equal in Potassium - 204

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +2904.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +2750%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +2904.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +2750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52.8%
Contains more Carbs +956.2%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Water +827.3%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +52.8%
Contains more Carbs +956.2%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Water +827.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 77g 5.79g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 8.1g 5.3g Caramel
Carbs 77g 7.29g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 105kcal Caramel
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 65.5g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 138mg 22mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 76mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 204mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 409mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.011mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 1.8µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 42IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.033mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.055mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.443mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 4µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.8µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.192mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.417mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.338mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.107mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.285mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.115mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 7mg 14mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.058g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 1.217g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.13g Caramel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.