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Caramel vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and eggs

  • Caramel has less copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin D, iron, and folate than eggs.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 220% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more IronIron +750%
Contains more CopperCopper +11011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1611.1%

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%
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +3572.5%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6775%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31%
Contains more WaterWater +777.9%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 2mg 220%
Cholesterol 7mg 373mg 122%
Selenium 1.8µg 30.8µg 53%
Choline 8mg 293.8mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.11µg 34%
Carbs 77g 1.12g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.513mg 20%
Protein 4.6g 12.58g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.398mg 16%
Vitamin A 12µg 149µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.414g 14%
Iron 0.14mg 1.19mg 13%
Calories 382kcal 155kcal 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Folate 4µg 44µg 10%
Calcium 138mg 50mg 9%
Phosphorus 114mg 172mg 8%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.05mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4.077g 6%
Sodium 245mg 124mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.121mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.03mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.476g 3.267g 4%
Fats 8.1g 10.61g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.066mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 126mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.064mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.791g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.