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Caramel vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caramel and italian ice

  • Italian ice has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 19% more than italian ice.
  • Italian ice has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3466.7%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +1366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +40400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.4%
Contains more OtherOther +3500%
Contains more WaterWater +916.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Italian ice
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 Italian ice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g 23%
Carbs 77g 13.5g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.01mg 19%
Calories 382kcal 53kcal 16%
Phosphorus 114mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 138mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.02g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.005mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0g 11%
Sodium 245mg 4mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.03g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.005mg 8%
Potassium 214mg 6mg 6%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.002mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.715mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0g 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.01mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.