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Caramel vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and wasabi

  • Caramel has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for wasabi is 46% higher.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than wasabi.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +305.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.4%
Contains more IronIron +635.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +761.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3454.5%
~equal in Calcium ~128mg

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%
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +1185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.1%
Contains more WaterWater +713.1%
~equal in Protein ~4.8g
~equal in Other ~1.92g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Wasabi
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 Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 41.9mg 46%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 23%
Carbs 77g 23.54g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.274mg 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.391mg 17%
Copper 0.018mg 0.155mg 15%
Calories 382kcal 109kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 17mg 69mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 11%
Fats 8.1g 0.63g 11%
Iron 0.14mg 1.03mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.114mg 11%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.62mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 17mg 10%
Potassium 214mg 568mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.203mg 8%
Phosphorus 114mg 80mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4%
Folate 4µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.743mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.131mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Calcium 138mg 128mg 1%
Protein 4.6g 4.8g 0%
Net carbs 77g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.