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Caramel vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and corned beef

  • Caramel contains less selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6 than corned beef.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%
Contains more IronIron +1228.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +940.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1722.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1947.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +443.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +765%

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16283%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295%
Contains more FatsFats +134.3%
Contains more WaterWater +603.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +497.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Corned beef
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Corned beef DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 32.8µg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.63µg 55%
Zinc 0.44mg 4.58mg 38%
Sodium 245mg 973mg 32%
Cholesterol 7mg 98mg 30%
Protein 4.6g 18.17g 27%
Carbs 77g 0.47g 26%
Iron 0.14mg 1.86mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.67g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 9.22g 19%
Saturated fat 2.476g 6.34g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.03mg 18%
Fats 8.1g 18.98g 17%
Copper 0.018mg 0.154mg 15%
Calcium 138mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.23mg 13%
Choline 8mg 69.2mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.17mg 7%
Calories 382kcal 251kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.42mg 4%
Potassium 214mg 145mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.16mg 2%
Phosphorus 114mg 125mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 12mg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.864g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.