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Caramel vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and sun-dried tomato

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and magnesium in sun-dried tomato is higher than in caramel.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +376.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +631.3%
Contains more IronIron +1814.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2527.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Sodium ~266mg

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +469.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230%
Contains more FatsFats +73.8%
Contains more WaterWater +533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.06g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +461.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 101.8mg 113%
Copper 0.018mg 0.473mg 51%
Potassium 214mg 1565mg 40%
Iron 0.14mg 2.68mg 32%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.63mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.319mg 20%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.466mg 20%
Carbs 77g 23.33g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 8.663g 18%
Magnesium 17mg 81mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.383mg 10%
Calcium 138mg 47mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.06g 9%
Fats 8.1g 14.08g 9%
Calories 382kcal 213kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.193mg 8%
Vitamin A 12µg 64µg 6%
Folate 4µg 23µg 5%
Phosphorus 114mg 139mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.78mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.893g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.479mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 3µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 245mg 266mg 1%
Protein 4.6g 5.06g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.