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Caramel vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel and Seed

  • The amount of Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Seed is higher than in Caramel.
  • Seed covers your daily Fiber needs 138% more than Caramel.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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
0
:
10
Seed
Seed
Contains more Calcium +357.2%
Contains more Iron +5414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1870.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +940.9%
Contains more Copper +5033.3%
Contains more Manganese +24654.5%
Contains more Selenium +2966.7%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Calcium +357.2%
Contains more Iron +5414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1870.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +940.9%
Contains more Copper +5033.3%
Contains more Manganese +24654.5%
Contains more Selenium +2966.7%

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
6
:
6
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5866.2%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.5
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5866.2%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
3
Seed
Seed
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Protein +259.6%
Contains more Fats +279.5%
Contains more Other +166.7%
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
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Protein +259.6%
Contains more Fats +279.5%
Contains more Other +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +580.4%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +580.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Seed Opinion
Net carbs 77g 7.72g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 16.54g Seed
Fats 8.1g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 77g 42.12g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 486kcal Seed
Sugar 65.5g Seed
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 138mg 631mg Seed
Iron 0.14mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 17mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 114mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 214mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 245mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 0.44mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.018mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.011mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 1.8µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 42IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.17mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 49µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.192mg 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 0.417mg 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.338mg 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.107mg 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.285mg 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.115mg 0.531mg Seed
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 3.33g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.854g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.