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Caramel vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and horseradish different?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin B1; however, horseradish is richer in vitamin C, folate, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for horseradish is 27% higher.
  • Horseradish has less saturated fat.
  • Horseradish has a lower glycemic index (35) than caramel (65).

Candies, caramels and Horseradish, prepared 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.
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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1045.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.6%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1325%
~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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1073.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +582%
Contains more WaterWater +900.9%
~equal in Other ~1.76g

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1086.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +926%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Horseradish DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 24.9mg 27%
Carbs 77g 11.29g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.339g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.024mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 48kcal 17%
Folate 4µg 57µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Phosphorus 114mg 31mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 0.69g 11%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.09g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.093mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 420mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.008mg 8%
Calcium 138mg 56mg 8%
Protein 4.6g 1.18g 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.126mg 5%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.83mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.13g 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.058mg 4%
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 27mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.8µg 2%
Potassium 214mg 246mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.386mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 7.99g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 7.99g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg 0%
Choline 8mg 6.5mg 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 Horseradish
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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.