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Caramel vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and tomatoes

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, tomatoes are higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Caramel covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 18% more than tomatoes.
  • Tomatoes have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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%
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1280%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +936.4%

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%
Tomato
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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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +338.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~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
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1879.4%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1012%

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
Tomato
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4874.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4090.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tomato DV% diff.
Carbs 77g 3.89g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.083g 23%
Calories 382kcal 18kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.019mg 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13.7mg 15%
Phosphorus 114mg 24mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 10mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.2g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.028g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.089mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 5mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.88g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.037mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 7.9µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.059mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.031g 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.114mg 4%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 42µg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.594mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.27mg 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Potassium 214mg 237mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.54mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 2.69g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 2.63g N/A
Choline 8mg 6.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Tomato
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
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.