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Caramel vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and minestrone

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, minestrone has more vitamin A and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for minestrone is 19% higher.
  • Minestrone is lower in saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than minestrone.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1281.8%
~equal in Sodium ~254mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.9%
Contains more FatsFats +678.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1552.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more WaterWater +974.5%

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +656.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Minestrone DV% diff.
Carbs 77g 4.66g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.46g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.018mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 34kcal 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 23mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 14mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 1.04g 11%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.23g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.14mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.022mg 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.152mg 6%
Protein 4.6g 1.77g 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin A 12µg 49µg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 3mg 3%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.29g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.391mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 130mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.31mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Sodium 245mg 254mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Minestrone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.