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Caramel vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Whatchamacallit?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B5, yet Whatchamacallit is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin E.
  • Whatchamacallit's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% higher.
  • Caramel has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Whatchamacallit. Caramel has 0.62mg of Vitamin B5, while Whatchamacallit has 0.26mg.
  • Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar types in this comparison.

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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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +707.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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% 2.5% 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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +219%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg

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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +179.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.8%
Contains more FatsFats +192.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Whatchamacallit Opinion
Calories 382kcal 494kcal Whatchamacallit
Protein 4.6g 8.04g Whatchamacallit
Fats 8.1g 23.68g Whatchamacallit
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 77g 61.33g Caramel
Carbs 77g 63.23g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Whatchamacallit
Calcium 138mg 118mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 303mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 0.14mg 1.13mg Whatchamacallit
Sugar 65.5g 48.86g Whatchamacallit
Fiber 0g 1.9g Whatchamacallit
Copper 0.018mg 0.12mg Whatchamacallit
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 138mg Whatchamacallit
Sodium 245mg 299mg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 134IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 12µg 38µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.27mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.011mg 0.33mg Whatchamacallit
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.11mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.21mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.47mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.26mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.37µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 4µg 18µg Whatchamacallit
Trans Fat 0.12g Caramel
Choline 8mg 25mg Whatchamacallit
Saturated Fat 2.476g 17.04g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 3.78g Whatchamacallit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.83g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Whatchamacallit
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
15%
Caramel
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.564g)

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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.