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Caramel vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and fruit salad?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet fruit salad is higher in vitamin A and manganese.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 19% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fruit salad is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fruit salad is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids types in this article.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1272.7%

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1069.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +802%
Contains more FatsFats +26900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +490%
Contains more OtherOther +592.3%
Contains more WaterWater +913.5%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30740%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31518.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Fruit salad
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Fruit salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.011g 23%
Carbs 77g 13.05g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.014mg 19%
Calories 382kcal 50kcal 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 14mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 11mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.03g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.004g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.053mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 5mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.51g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.011mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.151mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.05mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.005g 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.14mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 116mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.027mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 30µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.356mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.25mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 12.05g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Folate 4µg 3µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.