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 for 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.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 138mg | 879mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.015mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 572mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Fats | 8.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 2.06g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 77g | 84.77g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 347kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 77g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
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
