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Caramel vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and corn raw

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12, while corn raw has more vitamin B3, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 15% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in corn raw is lower.
  • Corn raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn raw is 52, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1381.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.46mg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1095.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +187.5%
~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.8%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%
Contains more WaterWater +794.7%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Corn raw
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Corn raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.487g 20%
Carbs 77g 18.7g 19%
Calories 382kcal 86kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.055mg 15%
Calcium 138mg 2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 245mg 15mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 1.35g 10%
Folate 4µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.77mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.325g 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.163mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6.8mg 7%
Iron 0.14mg 0.52mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.155mg 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.054mg 4%
Phosphorus 114mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.093mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.27g 3%
Choline 8mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.432g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 214mg 270mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.717mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 6.26g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin A 12µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Corn 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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.