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Caramel vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and olive oil?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet olive oil is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 93% more.
  • The amount of sodium in olive oil is lower.
  • The glycemic index of olive oil is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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.
Caramel
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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 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% 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3019.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3244.4%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +1134.6%

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
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4631.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Olive oil DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 72.961g 179%
Fats 8.1g 100g 141%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 14.35mg 93%
Saturated fat 2.476g 13.808g 52%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 60.2µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 10.523g 47%
Carbs 77g 0g 26%
Calories 382kcal 884kcal 25%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 114mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 138mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0mg 12%
Sodium 245mg 2mg 11%
Protein 4.6g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0mg 9%
Potassium 214mg 1mg 6%
Iron 0.14mg 0.56mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 8mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Olive oil
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
34%
Olive oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
2%
Olive oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.332g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.