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Caramel vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and oranges

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, oranges have more vitamin C, fiber, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for oranges is 59% higher.
  • Oranges are lower in sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than oranges.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%

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%
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~11µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Choline ~8.4mg

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
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +555.3%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +920.6%

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
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6604.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13812%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 53.2mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.025g 23%
Carbs 77g 11.75g 22%
Calories 382kcal 47kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.04mg 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 14mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.12g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.015g 11%
Sodium 245mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 138mg 40mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.94g 7%
Folate 4µg 30µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.25mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.023g 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.045mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.07mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.282mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.025mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 214mg 181mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 9.35g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 11µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg 0%
Choline 8mg 8.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.