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Caramel vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Dried fruit?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Dried fruit is richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Dried fruit's daily need coverage for Copper is 36% higher.
  • Dried fruit contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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.
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
7
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Calcium +150.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +443%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +1805.6%
Contains more Manganese +2036.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Contains more Calcium +150.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +443%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +1805.6%
Contains more Manganese +2036.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%

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
Caramel
4
:
7
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8481%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1649.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.2%
Caramel
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%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8481%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1649.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
2
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +1488.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Contains more Water +263.4%
Contains more Other +42.8%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +1488.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Contains more Water +263.4%
Contains more Other +42.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1983.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1983.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Dried fruit Opinion
Net carbs 77g 55.34g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.39g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.51g Caramel
Carbs 77g 62.64g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 241kcal Caramel
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Fructose 12.47g Dried fruit
Sugar 65.5g 53.44g Dried fruit
Fiber 0g 7.3g Dried fruit
Calcium 138mg 55mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.66mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 17mg 32mg Dried fruit
Phosphorus 114mg 71mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 1162mg Dried fruit
Sodium 245mg 10mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.44mg 0.39mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.343mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.011mg 0.235mg Dried fruit
Selenium 1.8µg 2.2µg Dried fruit
Vitamin A 42IU 3604IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 180µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 0.46mg 4.33mg Dried fruit
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.015mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.074mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.589mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.516mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.143mg Dried fruit
Folate 4µg 10µg Dried fruit
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.1µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.016mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.073mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.063mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.105mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.083mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.015mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.062mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.078mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.047mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.017g Dried fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.074g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.074g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Dried fruit
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
38%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.