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Caramel vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caramel and macadamia

  • Caramel has more vitamin B12; however, macadamia is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 179% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +664.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72%
Contains more IronIron +2535.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4100%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37454.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1060.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +391.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +457.2%
Contains more WaterWater +525%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72%
Contains more FatsFats +835.4%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3718.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 4.131mg 179%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 58.877g 143%
Fats 8.1g 75.77g 104%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 1.195mg 91%
Copper 0.018mg 0.756mg 82%
Saturated fat 2.476g 12.061g 44%
Iron 0.14mg 3.69mg 44%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Magnesium 17mg 130mg 27%
Carbs 77g 13.82g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.275mg 17%
Calories 382kcal 718kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.473mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.502g 13%
Phosphorus 114mg 188mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 5mg 10%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.3mg 8%
Protein 4.6g 7.91g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.162mg 7%
Potassium 214mg 368mg 5%
Calcium 138mg 85mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.758mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3.6µg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.54mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.