Caramel vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caramel and chocolate?
- Caramel is richer in vitamin B2, yet chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, and caffeine.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 112% higher.
- Caramel has 5 times more vitamin B2 than chocolate. Caramel has 0.256mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate has 0.05mg.
- Caramel contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than caramel.
We used Candies, caramels and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +146.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +758.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5628.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5611.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +356.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +412% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +389.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +776.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +286.2% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +518.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 1.028mg | 112% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 8.02mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 18.519g | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 31.28g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 9.54g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 1.092g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.05mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 2.01mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 559mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 546kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 77g | 61.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.23µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 77g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins