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Caramel vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and true morels

  • Caramel contains less iron, copper, vitamin D, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber than true morels.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for true morels is 151% higher.
  • True morels have 38 times less saturated fat than caramel. Caramel has 2.476g of saturated fat, while true morels have 0.065g.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than true morels.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Mushrooms, morel, 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.
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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.1%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +3372.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1421.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1321.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1409.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +954.2%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2865.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +703.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel True morels DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 12.18mg 151%
Copper 0.018mg 0.625mg 67%
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU 26%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg 26%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.587mg 25%
Carbs 77g 5.1g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.433g 20%
Calories 382kcal 31kcal 18%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.03mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.252mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.57g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.065g 11%
Phosphorus 114mg 194mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Calcium 138mg 43mg 10%
Sodium 245mg 21mg 10%
Potassium 214mg 411mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.136mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.205mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.052g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.069mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.12g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.2µg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 2.3g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel True morels
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
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.