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Caramel vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and tomato sauce

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium, while tomato sauce has more copper, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 15% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tomato sauce is lower.
  • Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +585.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +538.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +927.3%

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +213%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +569.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1350.1%
Contains more WaterWater +973.9%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

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% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3404.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2774.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tomato sauce DV% diff.
Carbs 77g 5.31g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.121g 22%
Calories 382kcal 24kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.065mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 114mg 27mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 0.3g 12%
Calcium 138mg 14mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.041g 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.115mg 11%
Iron 0.14mg 0.96mg 10%
Sodium 245mg 11mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.44mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.024mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 7mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.309mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.991mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.044g 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.098mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Potassium 214mg 297mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 22µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 3.81g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 3.56g N/A
Choline 8mg 9.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Tomato sauce
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
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce 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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.