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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.

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.
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
7
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +1381.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +1381.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

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
4
:
7
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1095.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +950%
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1095.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
4
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +311.8%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Water +794.7%
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
Corn raw
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 Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +311.8%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Water +794.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +614.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +614.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 77g 16.7g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.27g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 1.35g Caramel
Carbs 77g 18.7g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 86kcal Caramel
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 65.5g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 0g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 138mg 2mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.52mg Corn raw
Magnesium 17mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 114mg 89mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 245mg 15mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.44mg 0.46mg Corn raw
Copper 0.018mg 0.054mg Corn raw
Manganese 0.011mg 0.163mg Corn raw
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 9µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.055mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 4µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.023mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.129mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.129mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.348mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.137mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.067mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.15mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.185mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.089mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.432g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.487g Caramel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.