Caramel vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caramel and cocktail sauce
- Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, cocktail sauce is higher in vitamin C, copper, and iron.
- Cocktail sauce covers your daily sodium needs 32% more than caramel.
- Cocktail sauce has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.
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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 | +430.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +15.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +492.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +516.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1245.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +390.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +444.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +811.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2800% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +134.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +454.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +144.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +671.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +672.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 245mg | 983mg | 32% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0g | 23% |
Carbs | 77g | 28.22g | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.047mg | 16% |
Calories | 382kcal | 124kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 114mg | 30mg | 12% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 11.6mg | 12% |
Fats | 8.1g | 1.05g | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.476g | 0g | 11% |
Calcium | 138mg | 26mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.068mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 0.111mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.83mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
Protein | 4.6g | 1.36g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
Folate | 4µg | 17µg | 3% |
Potassium | 214mg | 309mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
Choline | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 18µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 77g | 26.42g | N/A |
Magnesium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
Sugar | 65.5g | 11.83g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet |
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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%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

30%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cocktail sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?

Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)