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Caramel vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and edible mushroom

  • Caramel has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for edible mushroom is 33% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 50 times less saturated fat than caramel. Caramel has 2.476g of saturated fat, while edible mushroom has 0.05g.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than edible mushroom.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.3%

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% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2282.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2262%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +987.6%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2073.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Edible mushroom
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.318mg 33%
Carbs 77g 3.26g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.16g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.607mg 22%
Calories 382kcal 22kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.497mg 18%
Calcium 138mg 3mg 14%
Selenium 1.8µg 9.3µg 14%
Fats 8.1g 0.34g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.402mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.05g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Sodium 245mg 5mg 10%
Iron 0.14mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.104mg 4%
Phosphorus 114mg 86mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg 3%
Folate 4µg 17µg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.09g 3%
Potassium 214mg 318mg 3%
Choline 8mg 17.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.081mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.047mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.52mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 1.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom 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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.