Caramel vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between caramel and malt
- Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat; however, malt has more selenium.
- Caramel has 17 times more polyunsaturated fat than malt. Caramel has 3.478g of polyunsaturated fat, while malt has 0.208g.
- Malt is lower in sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +627.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +587.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +856.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1572.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 85kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 3.37g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 3.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 77g | 10.7g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 11.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 6.68g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 91mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 95IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 1.883g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.827g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.208g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.074mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.165mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.268mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.074mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.193mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.077mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.