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Caramel vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and turkey meat

  • Caramel has more calcium; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, choline, and iron.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 59% more than caramel.
  • Turkey meat has 10 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while turkey meat has 14mg.
  • Caramel contains less cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of turkey meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more IronIron +678.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +463.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1555.6%

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.
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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +992.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~12µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
Contains more ProteinProtein +520.7%
Contains more WaterWater +647.3%
~equal in Fats ~7.39g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 9.573mg 59%
Selenium 1.8µg 29.8µg 51%
Protein 4.6g 28.55g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.616mg 43%
Cholesterol 7mg 109mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.02µg 30%
Carbs 77g 0.06g 26%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.48mg 19%
Phosphorus 114mg 223mg 16%
Choline 8mg 87.4mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 14mg 12%
Iron 0.14mg 1.09mg 12%
Calories 382kcal 189kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.119g 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.093mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.948mg 7%
Sodium 245mg 103mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.045mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 30mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 2.647g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Fats 8.1g 7.39g 1%
Saturated fat 2.476g 2.155g 1%
Potassium 214mg 239mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 12µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.