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Caramel vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between caramel and brazil nut

  • Caramel has less selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3482% more.
  • Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than brazil nut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2111.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.9%
Contains more IronIron +1635.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +9583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +536%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11018.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106400%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +631.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +499%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +260%
~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +555.9%
Contains more WaterWater +148.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.3%
Contains more FatsFats +728.4%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1448.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +601.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 1917µg 3482%
Copper 0.018mg 1.743mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 24.399g 139%
Fats 8.1g 67.1g 91%
Phosphorus 114mg 725mg 87%
Magnesium 17mg 376mg 85%
Saturated fat 2.476g 16.134g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 23.879g 56%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.617mg 43%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 5.65mg 35%
Zinc 0.44mg 4.06mg 33%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Iron 0.14mg 2.43mg 29%
Carbs 77g 11.74g 22%
Protein 4.6g 14.32g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.035mg 17%
Calories 382kcal 659kcal 14%
Potassium 214mg 659mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 245mg 3mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.184mg 9%
Folate 4µg 22µg 5%
Choline 8mg 28.8mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.101mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 138mg 160mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.295mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.658g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.