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Caramel vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and plums

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, plums are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Caramel covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 18% more than plums.
  • Plums have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Plums, raw.

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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%
Plum
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +612.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +372.7%

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% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Plum
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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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +884.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +255.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Plum
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2792.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +574.3%
Contains more OtherOther +386.5%
Contains more WaterWater +926.2%

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
Plum
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9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1050.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7804.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Plum
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Plum DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.044g 23%
Carbs 77g 11.42g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.026mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 46kcal 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 16mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 6mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.28g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.017g 11%
Sodium 245mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 9.5mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.135mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.7g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.028mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Fructose 3.07g 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.4µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.134g 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.057mg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.1mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.417mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 157mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.029mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 7mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.052mg 2%
Choline 8mg 1.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 10.02g N/A
Iron 0.14mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 9.92g N/A
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Plum
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.