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Caramel vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and sweet roll

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, fiber, and copper in sweet roll is higher than in caramel.
  • Sweet roll covers your daily selenium needs 28% more than caramel.
  • Caramel contains less cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of sweet roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.4%
Contains more IronIron +1042.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +844.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +416.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.265mg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +102.5%
Contains more WaterWater +191.8%
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Sweet roll DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 17µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 7.473g 27%
Cholesterol 7mg 66mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.324mg 18%
Iron 0.14mg 1.6mg 18%
Folate 4µg 72µg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.384mg 14%
Fats 8.1g 16.4g 13%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.3mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.99mg 10%
Carbs 77g 50.9g 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.088mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4.797g 8%
Calcium 138mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.14µg 7%
Choline 8mg 41.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 62µg 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 76mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.406mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.107mg 4%
Sodium 245mg 304mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.476g 3.079g 3%
Potassium 214mg 111mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 6.2g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg 2%
Calories 382kcal 372kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.265mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.59mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 48.5g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.603g)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.