Caramel vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and nutmeg different?
- Caramel is higher in vitamin B2; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 126% higher.
- Caramel contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than nutmeg. While caramel contains 0.256mg of vitamin B2, nutmeg contains only 0.057mg.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than caramel (65).
Candies, caramels and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties used in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +976.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2071.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5605.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +388.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26263.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +349.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +777.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +348.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +893.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 2.9mg | 126% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 1.027mg | 112% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 25.94g | 107% |
| Fiber | 0g | 20.8g | 83% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 36.31g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 183mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 3.04mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.35g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.346mg | 20% |
| Folate | 4µg | 76µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 2.15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 213mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 245mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 77g | 49.29g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1.299mg | 7% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 525kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 184mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 3.22g | 4% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 350mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 5.84g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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.