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Olive oil vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Olive oil and Caramel?

  • Olive oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 93% more.
  • Olive oil has 33 times more Vitamin K than Caramel. While Olive oil has 60.2µg of Vitamin K, Caramel has only 1.8µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caramel is lower.

We used Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
8
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +13700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21300%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +13700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21300%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
9
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin E +3019.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3019.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Fats +1134.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Caramel
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 Fats +1134.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
1
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4631.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4631.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Protein 0g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 100g 8.1g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Calories 884kcal 382kcal Olive oil
Sugar 0g 65.5g Olive oil
Calcium 1mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.56mg 0.14mg Olive oil
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 0mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 1mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 2mg 245mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0mg 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.46mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 60.2µg 1.8µg Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Olive oil
Saturated Fat 13.808g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 1.542g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 3.478g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Olive oil
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.332g)
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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.