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Caramel vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Lime

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Lime is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Lime covers your daily need of Vitamin C 32% more than Caramel.
  • Lime has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Limes, 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.
Caramel
Caramel
7
:
3
Lime
Lime
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +261.1%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +261.1%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
7
:
4
Lime
Lime
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin C +7175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Caramel
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%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin C +7175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
4
:
1
Lime
Lime
Contains more Protein +557.1%
Contains more Fats +3950%
Contains more Carbs +630.6%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +938.4%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +557.1%
Contains more Fats +3950%
Contains more Carbs +630.6%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +938.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Lime
Lime
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8015.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6223.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8015.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6223.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Lime Opinion
Net carbs 77g 7.74g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.7g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.2g Caramel
Carbs 77g 10.54g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 30kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 1.69g Lime
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 138mg 33mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg Lime
Magnesium 17mg 6mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 18mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 102mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 0.44mg 0.11mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 50IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 2µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.03mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.2mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.217mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.043mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 8µg Lime
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.6µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.003mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.014mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.002mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Lime
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.019g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.055g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Lime
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
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
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.

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.