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Cherry vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cherries and caramel?

  • Cherries are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and copper, yet caramel is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Cherries' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% more.
  • Cherries have 25 times more vitamin C than caramel. While cherries have 10mg of vitamin C, caramel has only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cherries is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cherries is lower.

We used Cherries, sour, red, raw and Candies, caramels 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.
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
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 +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +918.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Cherry
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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 CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +913.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +360%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.2%
Contains more OtherOther +361.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1780.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3764.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 3.478g 23%
Carbs 12.18g 77g 22%
Calories 50kcal 382kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.256mg 17%
Phosphorus 15mg 114mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0.3g 8.1g 12%
Calcium 16mg 138mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0.4mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.068g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 3mg 245mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.62mg 10%
Copper 0.104mg 0.018mg 10%
Protein 1g 4.6g 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 12µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.103mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Fructose 3.51g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 1.542g 4%
Manganese 0.112mg 0.011mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.44mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.148mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 17mg 2%
Iron 0.32mg 0.14mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Potassium 173mg 214mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.056mg 1%
Folate 8µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 10.58g 77g N/A
Sugar 8.49g 65.5g N/A
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.8µg 0%
Choline 6.1mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
9%
Cherry
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.