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Caramello vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramello and Corn syrup

  • Caramello is richer than Corn syrup in Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Caramello is 64% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +675%
Contains more IronIron +194.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1263.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%

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% 18% 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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +405%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +224.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 462kcal 286kcal Caramello
Protein 6.19g 0g Caramello
Fats 21.19g 0g Caramello
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Caramello
Net carbs 62.61g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 63.81g 77.59g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 213mg 18mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 44mg Caramello
Iron 1.09mg 0.37mg Caramello
Sugar 56.92g 77.59g Caramello
Fiber 1.2g 0g Caramello
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 150mg 11mg Caramello
Sodium 122mg 155mg Caramello
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Caramello
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 12.72g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 0g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Corn syrup
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
2%
Caramello
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramello
Caramello is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.