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Caramel vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and orange juice

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, orange juice is richer in vitamin C and folate.
  • Orange juice covers your daily vitamin C needs 55% more than caramel.
  • Orange juice contains less sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of orange juice is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Orange juice, 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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
~equal in Potassium ~200mg

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 167% 3.3% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +640.4%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more WaterWater +938.8%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4183.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8595%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Orange juice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 50mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.04g 23%
Carbs 77g 10.4g 22%
Calories 382kcal 45kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.03mg 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 17mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 11mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.2g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.024g 11%
Sodium 245mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.19mg 9%
Protein 4.6g 0.7g 8%
Folate 4µg 30µg 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.05mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.036g 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.044mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.09mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.2mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 10.2g N/A
Potassium 214mg 200mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 8.4g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 10µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg 0%
Choline 8mg 6.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.008mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.003mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Orange juice
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
20%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.