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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +345.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Iron +1428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
Contains more Selenium +405.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +345.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Iron +1428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
Contains more Selenium +405.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 104

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1160.1%
Contains more Folate +775%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1160.1%
Contains more Folate +775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +80%
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 Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.9%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 77g 56.6g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 5.4g Cookie dough
Fats 8.1g 18.9g Cookie dough
Carbs 77g 59.1g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Sugar 65.5g Cookie dough
Fiber 0g 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 138mg 31mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 114mg 104mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 147mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 294mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.64mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.018mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.011mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 1.8µg 9.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 42IU 70IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.234mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.865mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.372mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 35µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.192mg 0.177mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.227mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.414mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.257mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.285mg 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.115mg 0.125mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 7mg 24mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 4.751g Caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.592g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cookie dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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.