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Caramel vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and parsley

  • Caramel has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, copper, and fiber.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1365% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in parsley is lower.
  • Parsley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsley is 32, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.9%
Contains more IronIron +4328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1354.5%
~equal in Calcium ~138mg

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3408.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +787.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91011.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
~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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.9%
Contains more FatsFats +925.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1116.4%
Contains more WaterWater +931.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

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% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +422.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2704.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Parsley
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 Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1640µg 1365%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 133mg 147%
Iron 0.14mg 6.2mg 76%
Vitamin A 12µg 421µg 45%
Folate 4µg 152µg 37%
Carbs 77g 6.33g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.124g 22%
Calories 382kcal 36kcal 17%
Copper 0.018mg 0.149mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.098mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.132g 11%
Fats 8.1g 0.79g 11%
Potassium 214mg 554mg 10%
Magnesium 17mg 50mg 8%
Phosphorus 114mg 58mg 8%
Sodium 245mg 56mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.313mg 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.07mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.09mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.295g 3%
Protein 4.6g 2.97g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.75mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.086mg 1%
Choline 8mg 12.8mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 3.03g N/A
Calcium 138mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 0.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley 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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.