Caramel vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Caramel and White chocolate
- Caramel contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin K than White chocolate.
- White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
- White chocolate contains 3 times less Sodium than Caramel. Caramel contains 245mg of Sodium, while White chocolate contains 90mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +403.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +405.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +268.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +553.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +296.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +489.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 539kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 5.87g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 32.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 77g | 59.04g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 59.24g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 21mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 286mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 59g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 176mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.96mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.745mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.608mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.056mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.56µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 9.1µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 8mg | 29.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 19.412g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g | 9.097g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 1.013g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.936g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1)