Caramel vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between caramel and fruitcake
- Caramel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, fruitcake has more iron, fiber, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fruitcake is 24% higher.
- Fruitcake has 30 times less vitamin B12 than caramel. Caramel has 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake has 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than fruitcake.
Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +318.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1378.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +434.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.323g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.07mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.099mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.01µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.226mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4.2g | 7% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 1.048g | 6% |
| Carbs | 77g | 61.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 9.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 153mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 3.323g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8mg | 8.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.