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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 Potassium.
  • 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.

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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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.
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% 2.5% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 AVitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +776.3%
Contains more FatsFats +286.2%
~equal in Protein ~4.88g
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
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.
Caramel Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chocolate Opinion
Calories 382kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.6g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 8.1g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 54.17g Caramel
Carbs 77g 61.17g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 8mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 138mg 56mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.14mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 65.5g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.018mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.44mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 114mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 245mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 42IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 1.8µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.025mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.05mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.297mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.23µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 4µg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.112g Caramel
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 18.519g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.092g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Chocolate
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
15%
Caramel
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.