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Caramel vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Sugar substitute

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 74% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Sugar substitute. While Caramel has 0.256mg of Vitamin B2, Sugar substitute has only 0.015mg.
  • Caramel has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +448.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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.
Caramel
12
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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%
Contains more OtherOther +123.9%
~equal in Water ~9.14g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 382kcal 347kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 2.06g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 77g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 7mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 17mg 6mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 214mg 39mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Sugar 65.5g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.018mg 0.007mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.04mg Caramel
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 114mg 8mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 572mg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.015mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.015mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.08mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.015mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 4µg Caramel
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.