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Caramel vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Rye?

  • Caramel has less Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Rye.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 112% higher.

We used Candies, caramels and Rye grain types in this comparison.

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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
Caramel
1
:
9
Rye
Rye
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +1778.6%
Contains more Magnesium +547.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains more Potassium +138.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +502.3%
Contains more Copper +1938.9%
Contains more Manganese +23327.3%
Contains more Selenium +672.2%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Rye
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +1778.6%
Contains more Magnesium +547.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains more Potassium +138.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +502.3%
Contains more Copper +1938.9%
Contains more Manganese +23327.3%
Contains more Selenium +672.2%

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
Caramel
4
:
7
Rye
Rye
Contains more Vitamin A +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2785.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Caramel
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%
Rye
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2785.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
2
Rye
Rye
Contains more Fats +396.9%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +124.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Equal in Carbs - 75.86
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Rye
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +396.9%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +124.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Equal in Carbs - 75.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Rye
Rye
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Rye
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Rye Opinion
Net carbs 77g 60.76g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 10.34g Rye
Fats 8.1g 1.63g Caramel
Carbs 77g 75.86g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 338kcal Caramel
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 65.5g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 0g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 138mg 24mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.63mg Rye
Magnesium 17mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 114mg 332mg Rye
Potassium 214mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 245mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 0.44mg 2.65mg Rye
Copper 0.018mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 0.011mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 1.8µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 42IU 11IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.251mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.294mg Rye
Folate 4µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.192mg 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.208mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.338mg 0.286mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.285mg 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.115mg 0.189mg Rye
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Rye
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.208g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.767g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Rye
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
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.