Caramel vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and ice cream different?
- Caramel is higher in vitamin B1 and polyunsaturated fat; however, ice cream is richer in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 22% higher.
- Caramel contains 8 times more polyunsaturated fat than ice cream. While caramel contains 3.478g of polyunsaturated fat, ice cream contains only 0.452g.
- Ice cream has less sugar.
Candies, caramels and Ice creams, vanilla 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +617.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +669.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 6.79g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.452g | 20% |
| Carbs | 77g | 23.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 118µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 207kcal | 9% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 2.969g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.39µg | 4% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 11g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 8mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.581mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 214mg | 199mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.314g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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.