Caramel vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and dove milk chocolate different?
- Dove milk chocolate is higher than caramel in iron and fiber.
- Dove milk chocolate covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than caramel.
- Caramel contains 4 times more sodium than dove milk chocolate. Caramel contains 245mg of sodium, while dove milk chocolate contains 63mg.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index (65) than dove milk chocolate (45).
Candies, caramels and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +692.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.94 g
Fats:
31.72 g
Carbs:
59.78 g
Water:
1.61 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +428% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 19.24g | 76% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 31.72g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.11mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 245mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 546kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 77g | 59.78g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 5.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 138mg | 160mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 57.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 55.45g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.246g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.764g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins