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Caramel vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and italian sausage raw

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc in italian sausage raw is higher than in caramel.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily saturated fat needs 44% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +742.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +427.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1277.8%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2095.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +203.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11746.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.8%
Contains more FatsFats +286.8%
Contains more WaterWater +500.9%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +830%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.9%

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 sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 24.8µg 42%
Saturated fat 2.476g 11.27g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.568mg 39%
Fats 8.1g 31.33g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 14.34g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.91µg 25%
Carbs 77g 0.65g 25%
Cholesterol 7mg 76mg 23%
Sodium 245mg 731mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.25mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.3mg 19%
Protein 4.6g 14.25g 19%
Iron 0.14mg 1.18mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 18mg 12%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.79mg 12%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.168mg 7%
Phosphorus 114mg 142mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 4.03g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.51mg 2%
Calories 382kcal 346kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 214mg 253mg 1%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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