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Caramel vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel and Milkshake

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Milkshake contains 31 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Caramel. Caramel contains 3.478g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Milkshake contains 0.113g.
  • Milkshake has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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
4
:
6
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Equal in Calcium - 146
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Equal in Calcium - 146
Equal in Phosphorus - 115

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
8
:
4
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Vitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146
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%
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
4
:
1
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +167.3%
Contains more Carbs +333.8%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Water +775.9%
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
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +167.3%
Contains more Carbs +333.8%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Water +775.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2977.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2977.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 77g 17.75g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.86g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 3.03g Caramel
Carbs 77g 17.75g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 112kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 17.75g Milkshake
Calcium 138mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.14mg 0.1mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 214mg 183mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 95mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.44mg 0.39mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 1.8µg 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 42IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.05mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.03mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.195mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.146mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.368mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.054mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.174mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.234mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.378mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.306mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.097mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.186mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.258mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.105mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.886g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.875g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.113g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
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.

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.