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Caramel vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and omelette

  • Caramel has more calcium; however, omelette has more selenium, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 102% higher.
  • Omelette has 3 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while omelette has 48mg.
  • Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than omelette.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.9%
Contains more IronIron +957.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1333.3%

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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +875%
Contains more CholineCholine +2995%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11931.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.8%
Contains more FatsFats +44%
Contains more WaterWater +795.6%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 7mg 313mg 102%
Choline 8mg 247.6mg 44%
Selenium 1.8µg 25.8µg 44%
Carbs 77g 0.64g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.76µg 19%
Vitamin A 12µg 172µg 18%
Iron 0.14mg 1.48mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.289mg 13%
Protein 4.6g 10.57g 12%
Calories 382kcal 154kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.386mg 10%
Calcium 138mg 48mg 9%
Folate 4µg 39µg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Phosphorus 114mg 167mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4.843g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.143mg 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.29mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.063mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.712g 5%
Fats 8.1g 11.66g 5%
Sodium 245mg 155mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.476g 3.319g 4%
Potassium 214mg 117mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.064mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 11mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.843g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.