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Coca-Cola vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coca-Cola and caramel

  • Coca-Cola contains less vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium than caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for caramel is 20% higher.
  • Coca-Cola is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10600%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1700%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1040%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Caramel
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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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 +962.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +40400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +705.4%
Contains more OtherOther +4400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 23%
Carbs 9.56g 77g 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.256mg 20%
Calories 37kcal 382kcal 17%
Phosphorus 10mg 114mg 15%
Calcium 2mg 138mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg 12%
Fats 0.02g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 4mg 245mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.103mg 9%
Protein 0.07g 4.6g 9%
Potassium 2mg 214mg 6%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.44mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.542g 4%
Magnesium 0mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Copper 0.001mg 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Choline 0.3mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 9.56g 77g N/A
Iron 0.11mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 8.97g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0.011mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.