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Caramel vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Sherbet

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Sherbet has more Fiber.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 12% higher.
  • Sherbet contains 5 times less Sodium than Caramel. Caramel contains 245mg of Sodium, while Sherbet contains 46mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Sherbet, orange.

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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% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.14mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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.
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% 2.5% 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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +475%
~equal in Vitamin A ~46IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~4µg
~equal in Choline ~7.7mg

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% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.2%
Contains more FatsFats +305%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.3%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more WaterWater +677.6%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4247.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Sherbet
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 Sherbet Opinion
Calories 382kcal 144kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 1.1g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 2g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Net carbs 77g 29.1g Caramel
Carbs 77g 30.4g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 1mg Sherbet
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 54mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 96mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.14mg
Sugar 65.5g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Copper 0.018mg 0.028mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.44mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 114mg 40mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 46mg Sherbet
Vitamin A 42IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 12µg 12µg
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 1.8µg 1.5µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.027mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.097mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.063mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.224mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.023mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.13µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 8mg 7.7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.16g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.53g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.08g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Sherbet
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
15%
Caramel
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.