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Caramel vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Cracker

  • Caramel has less Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E than Cracker.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 56% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 +15%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Iron +2778.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +477.8%
Contains more Manganese +4363.6%
Contains more Selenium +272.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Iron +2778.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +477.8%
Contains more Manganese +4363.6%
Contains more Selenium +272.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2840.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2840.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +170.7%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Other +38.3%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +170.7%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Other +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.7%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 77g 59g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 8.1g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 77g 61.3g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 65.5g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 0g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 138mg 120mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 114mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 214mg 118mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 726mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.018mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.011mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 1.8µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.417mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 4µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.192mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.246mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.338mg 0.103mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.285mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.115mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 5.562g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.