Caramel vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between caramel and nachos
- Caramel has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin K, fiber, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, and iron.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 24% more.
- Caramel has 4 times more vitamin B12 than nachos. Caramel has 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while nachos have 0.07µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +435.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +377.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +787% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +325.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +972.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +230% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +340% |
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Protein
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +809.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 14.02g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 4.08mg | 24% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 21.5g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 77g | 34.91g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 8.6µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 198mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.215mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.07µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 5.04g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.75mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 362mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 313mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 343kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.32g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 2.173g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)