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Caramel vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and papadum

  • Caramel contains less copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than papadum.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for papadum is 109% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than papadum.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Papad.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1494.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.3%
Contains more IronIron +5471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +5444.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +672.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.1%
~equal in Calcium ~143mg

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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +894.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +5375%
~equal in Vitamin A ~13µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.258mg

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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +149.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +143.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.7%
Contains more OtherOther +335%

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Papadum DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.998mg 109%
Iron 0.14mg 7.8mg 96%
Fiber 0g 18.6g 74%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.562mg 67%
Sodium 245mg 1745mg 65%
Magnesium 17mg 271mg 60%
Folate 4µg 219µg 54%
Protein 4.6g 25.56g 42%
Phosphorus 114mg 385mg 39%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.4mg 27%
Potassium 214mg 1000mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.285mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.148g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.277mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Selenium 1.8µg 8.3µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.472mg 8%
Fats 8.1g 3.25g 7%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.084g 6%
Carbs 77g 59.87g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.917mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.05mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.532g 3%
Choline 8mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg 1%
Calories 382kcal 371kcal 1%
Calcium 138mg 143mg 1%
Cholesterol 7mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 41.27g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 13µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.258mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.886mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.303mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.695mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.372mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.491mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 1.434mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.715mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1500mg)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.