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Cheesecake vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheesecake and caramel

  • Cheesecake has more vitamin A, choline, selenium, iron, and manganese, while caramel has more calcium and vitamin B1.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 37% higher.
  • Caramel contains 13 times less vitamin A than cheesecake. Cheesecake contains 547IU of vitamin A, while caramel contains 42IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caramel is lower.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Candies, caramels.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.018mg

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% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +177.8%
Contains more WaterWater +436.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 2.476g 34%
Fats 22.5g 8.1g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 1.542g 18%
Carbs 25.5g 77g 17%
Vitamin A 159µg 12µg 16%
Cholesterol 55mg 7mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.478g 13%
Calcium 51mg 138mg 9%
Sodium 438mg 245mg 8%
Choline 45.9mg 8mg 7%
Iron 0.63mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.103mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.011mg 6%
Selenium 5.2µg 1.8µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.256mg 5%
Potassium 90mg 214mg 4%
Folate 18µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Calories 321kcal 382kcal 3%
Phosphorus 93mg 114mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Protein 5.5g 4.6g 2%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.62mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 77g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 65.5g N/A
Copper 0.02mg 0.018mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.148mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Caramel
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
19%
Cheesecake
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.445g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.