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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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?
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.