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Caramel vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel and Tilsit cheese

  • Caramel has less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 75% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Cheese, tilsit.

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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.
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
7
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +229.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Calcium +407.2%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.6%
Contains more Zinc +695.5%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Tilsit cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +229.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Calcium +407.2%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.6%
Contains more Zinc +695.5%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%

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
Caramel
6
:
6
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
4
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Carbs +3995.7%
Contains more Protein +430.7%
Contains more Fats +220.7%
Contains more Water +404.2%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Tilsit cheese
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Carbs +3995.7%
Contains more Protein +430.7%
Contains more Fats +220.7%
Contains more Water +404.2%
Contains more Other +170.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.8%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Tilsit cheese
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 77g 1.88g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 8.1g 25.98g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 77g 1.88g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 340kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 138mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.23mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 214mg 65mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 753mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 42IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.061mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.346mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.065mg Tilsit cheese
Folate 4µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.192mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 0.417mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 0.338mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.107mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 0.285mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.115mg 0.704mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 7mg 102mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 16.775g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 7.136g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.721g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Tilsit cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.