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Caramel vs. Gelatin dessert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Gelatin dessert?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Gelatin dessert is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 17% higher.
  • Gelatin dessert contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels and Gelatin desserts, dry mix types in this comparison.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2957.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +555.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.13mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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
12
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% 2.5% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.6%
~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
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +750%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Gelatin dessert Opinion
Calories 382kcal 381kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 7.8g Gelatin dessert
Fats 8.1g 0g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 77g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 17mg 2mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 3mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 7mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.13mg Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 86.04g Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Zinc 0.44mg 0.01mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 141mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 245mg 466mg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 1.8µg 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.003mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.041mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.009mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.014mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.001mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 3µg Caramel
Choline 8mg 3.5mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.151mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.118mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.251mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.107mg 0.062mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.177mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.213mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.068mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Gelatin dessert
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
15%
Caramel
1%
Gelatin dessert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
21%
Gelatin dessert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.