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Caramel vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and ginger ale

  • The amount of vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium in caramel is higher than in ginger ale.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 20% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21300%
Contains more ZincZinc +780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.018mg

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% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +779%
Contains more OtherOther +17900%
Contains more WaterWater +973.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Ginger ale
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 Ginger ale DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g 23%
Carbs 77g 8.76g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0mg 20%
Calories 382kcal 34kcal 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 138mg 3mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 0g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0g 11%
Sodium 245mg 7mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0mg 9%
Potassium 214mg 1mg 6%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.05mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0g 4%
Magnesium 17mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 8.76g N/A
Iron 0.14mg 0.18mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 8.9g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.018mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg 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%

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Caramel Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.