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Caramel vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and English muffins

  • Caramel has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, English muffins are higher in manganese, copper, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • English muffins cover your daily need for manganese, 15% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has 10 times more saturated fat than English muffins. While caramel has 2.476g of saturated fat, English muffins have only 0.259g.
  • The glycemic index of English muffins is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +535.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +616.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +958.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +825%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +395.3%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +410.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel English muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.888g 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg 15%
Copper 0.018mg 0.129mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Sodium 245mg 464mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 1.8g 10%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.259g 10%
Carbs 77g 46g 10%
Calcium 138mg 52mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.566mg 9%
Iron 0.14mg 0.89mg 9%
Folate 4µg 37µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.154mg 8%
Calories 382kcal 235kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.181mg 7%
Protein 4.6g 7.7g 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.302g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.446mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.7mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 131mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.