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Caramel vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Sorghum syrup different?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 66% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, caramels and Syrups, sorghum are the varieties used in this article.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +488.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.3%
Contains more IronIron +2614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +622.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13809.1%
~equal in Calcium ~150mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Selenium ~1.7µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1096.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg

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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +167.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
~equal in Carbs ~74.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 382kcal 290kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 74.9g Caramel
Carbs 77g 74.9g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 17mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 138mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 214mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.14mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 65.5g 74.9g Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.44mg 0.41mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 56mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.8µg 1.7µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.1mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.155mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.1mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 0µg Caramel
Choline 8mg 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g 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 Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.4g)
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.