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Caramel vs. Strawberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and strawberries

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, strawberries are richer in vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.
  • Strawberries cover your daily vitamin C needs 65% more than caramel.
  • Strawberries contain less sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of strawberries is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Strawberries, raw.

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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 9.3% 4.8% 14% 15% 16% 3.8% 10% 0.13% 50% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more IronIron +192.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3409.1%

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% 4% 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 196% 0.33% 5.8% 0% 6% 5.1% 7.2% 7.5% 11% 0% 5.5% 18% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +396%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +586.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +902.6%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more WaterWater +970%

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
7% 20% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.155 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3486%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2143.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Strawberry
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 Strawberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 58.8mg 65%
Carbs 77g 7.68g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.155g 22%
Calories 382kcal 32kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.022mg 18%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.386mg 16%
Phosphorus 114mg 24mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.3g 12%
Calcium 138mg 16mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.015g 11%
Sodium 245mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.125mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.67g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.024mg 7%
Folate 4µg 24µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.043g 4%
Fructose 2.44g 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.048mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.41mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.14mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 153mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.386mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.047mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 4.89g N/A
Starch 0.04g 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg 0%
Choline 8mg 5.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.012mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Strawberry
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
16%
Caramel
20%
Strawberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
13%
Strawberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Strawberry
Strawberry contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Strawberry
Strawberry is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/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.