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Caramello vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramello and Molasses different?

  • Caramello is higher in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Molasses are richer in Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Caramello is 64% higher.

Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Molasses are the varieties used 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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.3%
Contains more IronIron +333%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
~equal in Calcium ~205mg

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +21090%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +222.1%
Contains more OtherOther +63.4%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16431.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1160%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Molasses Opinion
Calories 462kcal 290kcal Caramello
Protein 6.19g 0g Caramello
Fats 21.19g 0.1g Caramello
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Caramello
Net carbs 62.61g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 63.81g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg Molasses
Calcium 213mg 205mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 1.09mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 56.92g 74.72g Caramello
Fiber 1.2g 0g Caramello
Copper 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg Molasses
Phosphorus 150mg 31mg Caramello
Sodium 122mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Caramello
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Choline 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 12.72g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 0.032g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0.05g Caramello
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramello Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.702g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.