Caramel vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and pudding

Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, pudding is higher in copper and vitamin D*.
Caramel has 3 times more vitamin B1 than pudding. While caramel has 0.103mg of vitamin B1, pudding has only 0.038mg.
Pudding has less sodium.
The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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.

Caramel

Pudding

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+30.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+42.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+31%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+17.6%
Contains more IronIron	+142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper	+516.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+781.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+105.6%

~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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

Pudding

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+500%

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+225%

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

~equal in Folate ~4µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat	3.478g	0.18g	22%
Carbs	77g	19.64g	19%
Calories	382kcal	120kcal	13%
Copper	0.018mg	0.111mg	10%
Fats	8.1g	3.15g	8%
Vitamin B2	0.256mg	0.157mg	8%
Vitamin D*	0 IU	44 IU	6%
Vitamin D	0µg	1.1µg	6%
Sodium	245mg	98mg	6%
Vitamin B5	0.62mg	0.326mg	6%
Vitamin B1	0.103mg	0.038mg	5%
Phosphorus	114mg	87mg	4%
Manganese	0.011mg	0.097mg	4%
Protein	4.6g	3.16g	3%
Calcium	138mg	106mg	3%
Iron	0.14mg	0.34mg	3%
Fiber	0g	0.8g	3%
Vitamin A	12µg	39µg	3%
Vitamin E	0.46mg	0.06mg	3%
Selenium	1.8µg	3.7µg	3%
Saturated fat	2.476g	1.81g	3%
Potassium	214mg	150mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.056mg	0.03mg	2%
Monounsaturated fat	1.542g	0.819g	2%
Cholesterol	7mg	9mg	1%
Magnesium	17mg	20mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.8µg	0.3µg	1%
Choline	8mg	11.3mg	1%
Caffeine	0mg	2mg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	1.2g	2.6g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	830kcal	380kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	26g	83g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	2	0.55	N/A
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0mg	0%
Net carbs	77g	18.84g	N/A
Sugar	65.5g	11.96g	N/A
Zinc	0.44mg	0.48mg	0%
Vitamin B3	0.148mg	0.133mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.3µg	0.31µg	0%
Folate	4µg	4µg	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%