Caramel vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between caramel and wafer
- Caramel has more calcium and vitamin B12, while wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, and folate.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 49% higher.
- Wafer contains 4 times less Calcium than caramel. Caramel contains 138mg of Calcium, while wafer contains 31mg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in caramel is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +345.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2764.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2472.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6227.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1831.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1075% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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Carbs
~72.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +215.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 77g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 8mg | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.128mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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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
15%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.765g)
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.