Caramel vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between caramel and peanut butter
- Caramel has less vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, and iron.
- Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 81% more.
- Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than peanut butter.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +888.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1142.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2244.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +470.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15036.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1878.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8759.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +687.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2075% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +687.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +591.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +382.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +534.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1582.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 13.112mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.665mg | 72% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 51.36g | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 25.941g | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 12.535g | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 9.1mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.422mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 10.325g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 168mg | 36% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 22.21g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 335mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.441mg | 30% |
| Folate | 4µg | 87µg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.74mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 2.51mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 77g | 22.31g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 598kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 8mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 1.137mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 558mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 49mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.192mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 4.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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