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Caramel vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and white bread

  • Caramel has more vitamin B12; however, white bread is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, fiber, and copper.
  • White bread covers your daily need for iron, 43% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +2478.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +461.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4772.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1122.2%
~equal in Calcium ~144mg

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2675%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.243mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +143.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.4%
Contains more WaterWater +328.5%
~equal in Other ~1.98g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel White bread DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 3.61mg 43%
Selenium 1.8µg 22µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.533mg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.78mg 29%
Folate 4µg 111µg 27%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.536mg 23%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.602g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 245mg 490mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Carbs 77g 49.42g 9%
Protein 4.6g 8.85g 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.101mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.698g 8%
Fats 8.1g 3.33g 7%
Calories 382kcal 266kcal 6%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.74mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Potassium 214mg 126mg 3%
Phosphorus 114mg 98mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.599g 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.536mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.087mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.243mg 1%
Calcium 138mg 144mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg 1%
Choline 8mg 14.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.778g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.