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Caramel vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and duck meat

  • Caramel has more calcium; however, duck meat has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for duck meat is 36% higher.
  • Duck meat has 13 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while duck meat has 11mg.
  • Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains more IronIron +1828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1011.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~204mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +183.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +530%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +119.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.8%
Contains more FatsFats +250%
Contains more WaterWater +509.9%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +736.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Duck meat DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 20µg 33%
Saturated fat 2.476g 9.67g 33%
Iron 0.14mg 2.7mg 32%
Fats 8.1g 28.35g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.825mg 29%
Protein 4.6g 18.99g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 12.9g 28%
Carbs 77g 0g 26%
Cholesterol 7mg 84mg 26%
Copper 0.018mg 0.227mg 23%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.86mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 11mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.098mg 10%
Sodium 245mg 59mg 8%
Choline 8mg 50.4mg 8%
Phosphorus 114mg 156mg 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 63µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.174mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.1µg 3%
Calories 382kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.269mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 3.65g 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 17mg 16mg 0%
Potassium 214mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.194g)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.