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Caramel vs. Chocolate pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Chocolate pudding?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chocolate pudding is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin D.
  • Chocolate pudding's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% more.
  • Caramel has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate pudding. While Caramel has 0.103mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate pudding has only 0.034mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate pudding is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk 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.
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 14% 31% 15% 15% 23% 12% 102% 37% 8.1% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +463.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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 2.7% 10% 0% 24% 8.5% 34% 2% 16% 8.8% 39% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

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
3% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more FatsFats +321.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +777.5%

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
61% 32% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2534.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57%

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 pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chocolate pudding Opinion
Calories 382kcal 105kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.15g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 1.92g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Chocolate pudding
Net carbs 77g 18.49g Caramel
Carbs 77g 18.89g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 33IU Chocolate pudding
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Chocolate pudding
Calcium 138mg 104mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 168mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.4mg Chocolate pudding
Sugar 65.5g Chocolate pudding
Fiber 0g 0.4g Chocolate pudding
Copper 0.018mg 0.068mg Chocolate pudding
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 238mg Chocolate pudding
Sodium 245mg 284mg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 170IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A 12µg 46µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Chocolate pudding
Manganese 0.011mg 0.062mg Chocolate pudding
Selenium 1.8µg 2.3µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.147mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.108mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.274mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.038mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 5µg Chocolate pudding
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.064g Chocolate pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.561g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.132g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.044mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.139mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.182mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.295mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.239mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.074mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.151mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.208mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.082mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Chocolate pudding
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
11%
Chocolate pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
27%
Chocolate pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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. Chocolate pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/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.