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Caramel vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and tart

  • Caramel has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, tart is higher in iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Tart covers your daily need for iron, 41% more than caramel.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158.8%
Contains more IronIron +2342.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616.7%

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%
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2275%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.4mg

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
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
~equal in Carbs ~76.8g

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
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tart DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 3.42mg 41%
Vitamin A 12µg 285µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.38mg 25%
Folate 4µg 100µg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.8mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.549mg 23%
Selenium 1.8µg 12.9µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.878g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.285mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 44mg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.073mg 6%
Magnesium 17mg 44mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.393g 5%
Sodium 245mg 361mg 5%
Potassium 214mg 66mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 3.338g 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.8mg 4%
Phosphorus 114mg 93mg 3%
Fats 8.1g 5.99g 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg 1%
Calories 382kcal 372kcal 1%
Protein 4.6g 3.99g 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.28mg 1%
Carbs 77g 76.8g 0%
Net carbs 77g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 4.87g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.53mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Choline 8mg 8.4mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.