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Caramello vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramello and chocolate?

  • Caramello is higher in calcium, yet chocolate is higher in iron, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 87% more.
  • Caramello has 5 times more sodium than chocolate. While caramello has 122mg of sodium, chocolate has only 24mg.

We used Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this article.

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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 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.9%
Contains more IronIron +635.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%

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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +600%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.6%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 114%
Iron 1.09mg 8.02mg 87%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Magnesium 146mg 35%
Saturated fat 12.72g 18.519g 26%
Fiber 1.2g 7g 23%
Zinc 2.01mg 18%
Calcium 213mg 56mg 16%
Fats 21.19g 31.28g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.29g 9.54g 11%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Phosphorus 150mg 206mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Potassium 341mg 559mg 6%
Cholesterol 27mg 8mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Calories 462kcal 546kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Sodium 122mg 24mg 4%
Protein 6.19g 4.88g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 1.092g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Carbs 63.81g 61.17g 1%
Net carbs 62.61g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 56.92g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramello Chocolate
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
0%
Caramello
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramello
Caramello is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.