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Caramel vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Ground beef different?

  • Caramel is higher in Calcium, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 91% higher.
  • Caramel contains 4 times more Calcium than Ground beef. While Caramel contains 138mg of Calcium, Ground beef contains only 33mg.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, caramels and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1521.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Zinc +1227.3%
Contains more Copper +338.9%
Contains more Selenium +961.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1521.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Zinc +1227.3%
Contains more Copper +338.9%
Contains more Selenium +961.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.4%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.4%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +418.9%
Contains more Fats +89.8%
Contains more Water +586.7%
Contains more Other +32.8%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +418.9%
Contains more Fats +89.8%
Contains more Water +586.7%
Contains more Other +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +752.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +374.8%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +752.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +374.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 77g 0g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 8.1g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 77g 0g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 241kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 138mg 33mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 114mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 214mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 245mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.44mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.018mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 42IU 9IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.051mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.171mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.512mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.192mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.417mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.338mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.107mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.285mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.115mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 7mg 88mg Caramel
Trans Fat 1.173g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 6.073g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.408g Caramel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.