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Caramel vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and piña colada

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, while piña colada has more manganese and copper.
  • Piña colada's daily need coverage for manganese is 22% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in piña colada is lower.
  • Piña colada has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of piña colada is 15, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 5.7% 2.4% 6.3% 7.9% 26% 3.5% 3% 0.78% 69% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1528.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4700%

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.
Caramel
10
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 16% 0% 0.4% 0% 7.3% 3.9% 2.2% 3.7% 10% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1125%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +995.2%
Contains more FatsFats +330.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.8%
Contains more WaterWater +664.6%
Contains more OtherOther +458.3%

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
93% 5% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1780.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10439.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Piña colada
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 Piña colada DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.033g 23%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.528mg 22%
Carbs 77g 22.66g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.017mg 18%
Phosphorus 114mg 7mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.061mg 11%
Calories 382kcal 174kcal 10%
Fats 8.1g 1.88g 10%
Sodium 245mg 6mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.42g 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.079mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.029mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.9mg 5%
Potassium 214mg 71mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.082g 4%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.636g 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.02mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 8mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 22.33g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.118mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Piña colada
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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada
Piña colada 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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.