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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 vitamin A, copper, iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
  • Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 71% higher.
  • Dried fruit contains less saturated fat.
  • Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

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.
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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +443%
Contains more IronIron +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +1805.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2036.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +841.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1649.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +72.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.8%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1488.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +263.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.8%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1983.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Dried fruit DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.343mg 36%
Iron 0.14mg 2.66mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7.3g 29%
Potassium 214mg 1162mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 4.33mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.074g 23%
Vitamin A 12µg 180µg 19%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.589mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.074mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.51g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.017g 11%
Sodium 245mg 10mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.235mg 10%
Calcium 138mg 55mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.143mg 7%
Calories 382kcal 241kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.015mg 7%
Phosphorus 114mg 71mg 6%
Carbs 77g 62.64g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.074g 4%
Magnesium 17mg 32mg 4%
Protein 4.6g 3.39g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.516mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.1µg 1%
Choline 8mg 13.9mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 53.44g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.39mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 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 richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.