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Caramel vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caramel and Tuna salad

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% more.
  • Caramel has 8 times more Calcium than Tuna salad. Caramel has 138mg of Calcium, while Tuna salad has 17mg.
  • Caramel is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +705.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +2188.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +705.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +2188.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +131%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4427%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +131%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4427%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +718.3%
Contains more Protein +248.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Other +18.3%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +718.3%
Contains more Protein +248.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Other +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 77g 9.41g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 8.1g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 77g 9.41g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 187kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Tuna salad
Calcium 138mg 17mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 114mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 214mg 178mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 402mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.018mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 1.8µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 42IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.031mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.07mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.26mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 4µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.192mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.417mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.338mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.107mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.285mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.115mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 7mg 13mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.