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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +781.8%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +781.8%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +231%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Folate - 4
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +231%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Folate - 4
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +292.1%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Contains more Water +760.4%
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% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +292.1%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Contains more Water +760.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1832.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1832.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 77g 18.84g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.16g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 3.15g Caramel
Carbs 77g 19.64g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 120kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 0g 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 138mg 106mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.34mg Pudding
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 114mg 87mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 150mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 98mg Pudding
Zinc 0.44mg 0.48mg Pudding
Copper 0.018mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.011mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 1.8µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 42IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.06mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.038mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.157mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.133mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.326mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.03mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 9mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.81g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.819g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.18g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.