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Caramel vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caramel and cookie dough?

  • Caramel is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet cookie dough is richer in manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, and fiber.
  • Cookie dough's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
  • Caramel has 8 times more vitamin B12 than cookie dough. Caramel has 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while cookie dough has 0.04µg.
  • Caramel contains less saturated fat.
  • Cookie dough has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Candies, caramels and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more IronIron +1428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6854.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +405.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~104mg

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 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1160.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%
~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% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +80%

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
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +582.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cookie dough DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 0.765mg 33%
Iron 0.14mg 2.14mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 10.531g 22%
Fats 8.1g 18.9g 17%
Selenium 1.8µg 9.1µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 31mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.234mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.865mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.476g 4.751g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.11mg 10%
Folate 4µg 35µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.148mg 8%
Carbs 77g 59.1g 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 24mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.592g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.372mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 382kcal 424kcal 2%
Protein 4.6g 5.4g 2%
Sodium 245mg 294mg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.64mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 147mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg 1%
Phosphorus 114mg 104mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 56.6g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.275g)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.