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Caramel vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel and Salmon raw

  • Caramel has more Calcium, however, Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 120% more than Caramel.
  • Salmon raw has 12 times less Calcium than Caramel. Caramel has 138mg of Calcium, while Salmon raw has 12mg.
  • Caramel contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
9
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +1288.9%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +1927.8%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +1288.9%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +1927.8%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
5
:
7
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360.7%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +960%
Equal in Vitamin A - 40
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360.7%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +960%
Equal in Vitamin A - 40

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Fats +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +331.3%
Contains more Water +705.9%
Contains more Other +195.6%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Fats +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +331.3%
Contains more Water +705.9%
Contains more Other +195.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
2
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 77g 0g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 8.1g 6.34g Caramel
Carbs 77g 0g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 142kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Salmon raw
Calcium 138mg 12mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.8mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 114mg 200mg Salmon raw
Potassium 214mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 245mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.44mg 0.64mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.018mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Salmon raw
Selenium 1.8µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 42IU 40IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 12µg
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 4µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.192mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.417mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.338mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.107mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.285mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.115mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 7mg 55mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.539g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.