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Caramel vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and mixed nuts

  • Caramel contains less copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 99% higher.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains more IronIron +1764.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +663.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1783.3%

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% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1975%
Contains more CholineCholine +550%
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.8%
Contains more WaterWater +308.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +335.7%
Contains more FatsFats +566%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1747.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.907mg 99%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.04mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 14.612g 74%
Fats 8.1g 53.95g 71%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 28.488g 67%
Selenium 1.8µg 33.9µg 58%
Magnesium 17mg 229mg 50%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 7.82mg 49%
Phosphorus 114mg 456mg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 7.709mg 47%
Protein 4.6g 20.04g 31%
Iron 0.14mg 2.61mg 31%
Saturated fat 2.476g 8.711g 28%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.36mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.352mg 23%
Folate 4µg 83µg 20%
Carbs 77g 21.05g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 214mg 632mg 12%
Calories 382kcal 607kcal 11%
Sodium 245mg 5mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.14mg 10%
Choline 8mg 52mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.189mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.196mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.7µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Calcium 138mg 117mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.