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Caramel vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and frozen yogurt

  • Frozen yogurt contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat than caramel.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 35 times less polyunsaturated fat than caramel. Caramel contains 3.478g of polyunsaturated fat, while frozen yogurt contains 0.1g.
  • The amount of sodium in frozen yogurt is lower.
  • Frozen yogurt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frozen yogurt is 51, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate.

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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 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
~equal in Selenium ~1.9µg

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 2.3% 16% 1.8% 1.5% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +188.8%
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.5%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +737.6%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3378%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.326g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Frozen yogurt DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.1g 23%
Carbs 77g 21.6g 18%
Calories 382kcal 127kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.07µg 10%
Sodium 245mg 63mg 8%
Fats 8.1g 3.6g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.18mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin A 12µg 49µg 4%
Phosphorus 114mg 89mg 4%
Iron 0.14mg 0.46mg 4%
Calcium 138mg 100mg 4%
Protein 4.6g 3g 3%
Choline 8mg 23.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 156mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.28mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.009mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.986g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.476g 2.326g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 21.6g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 65.5g 19.92g N/A
Selenium 1.8µg 1.9µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.07mg 0%
Folate 4µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.