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Caramel vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel and Spaghetti

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 45% more than Caramel.
  • Spaghetti has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 +1871.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +386.4%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +2827.3%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +1871.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +386.4%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +2827.3%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +771%
Contains more Carbs +149.5%
Contains more Other +542.9%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +630.9%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +771%
Contains more Carbs +149.5%
Contains more Other +542.9%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +630.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1077.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1077.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Spaghetti
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 77g 29.06g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 8.1g 0.93g Caramel
Carbs 77g 30.86g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 158kcal Caramel
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 65.5g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 138mg 7mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.5mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 114mg 58mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 44mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.44mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.018mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.011mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 1.8µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.06mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.4mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.112mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.049mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.192mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.228mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.338mg 0.133mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.065mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.285mg 0.262mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.131g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.326g Caramel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.