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Caramel vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and mustard

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, mustard is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Mustard covers your daily selenium needs 58% more than caramel.
  • Mustard contains less saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of mustard is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.4%
Contains more IronIron +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3736.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1761.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg

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% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +180%
~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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more FatsFats +142.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1220.8%
Contains more WaterWater +884.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87.2%

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Mustard DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 33.5µg 58%
Sodium 245mg 1104mg 37%
Carbs 77g 5.83g 24%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.422mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.774g 18%
Iron 0.14mg 1.61mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Calories 382kcal 60kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.07mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.214g 10%
Calcium 138mg 63mg 8%
Magnesium 17mg 48mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.254mg 7%
Fats 8.1g 3.34g 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.177mg 6%
Choline 8mg 22.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.565mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.64mg 2%
Protein 4.6g 3.74g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 2.182g 2%
Potassium 214mg 152mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.36mg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Phosphorus 114mg 108mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.