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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 polyunsaturated 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 26 times more polyunsaturated fat than chocolate pudding. While caramel has 3.478g of polyunsaturated fat, chocolate pudding has only 0.132g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate pudding is lower.
  • The glycemic index of 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% 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 2.7% 15% 0% 12% 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 +283.3%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.132g 22%
Carbs 77g 18.89g 19%
Phosphorus 114mg 238mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 105kcal 14%
Fats 8.1g 1.92g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.147mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.274mg 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.068mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.064g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 33IU 4%
Vitamin A 12µg 46µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Calcium 138mg 104mg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.15g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.561g 2%
Sodium 245mg 284mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.062mg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.038mg 1%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.3µg 1%
Potassium 214mg 168mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 18.49g N/A
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg 0%
Magnesium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.108mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.139mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.082mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

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
16%
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.