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Corned beef vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corned beef and caramel

  • Caramel contains less selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6 than corned beef.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
  • Caramel contains 20 times less vitamin B3 than corned beef. Corned beef contains 3.03mg of vitamin B3, while caramel contains 0.148mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caramel is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +1228.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +940.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1722.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1947.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +443.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +765%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +295%
Contains more FatsFats +134.3%
Contains more WaterWater +603.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16283%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +497.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Caramel DV% diff.
Selenium 32.8µg 1.8µg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.3µg 55%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.44mg 38%
Sodium 973mg 245mg 32%
Cholesterol 98mg 7mg 30%
Protein 18.17g 4.6g 27%
Carbs 0.47g 77g 26%
Iron 1.86mg 0.14mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 3.478g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 1.542g 19%
Saturated fat 6.34g 2.476g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.148mg 18%
Fats 18.98g 8.1g 17%
Copper 0.154mg 0.018mg 15%
Calcium 8mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.056mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.256mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 382kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.103mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.62mg 4%
Potassium 145mg 214mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.46mg 2%
Phosphorus 125mg 114mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 77g N/A
Sugar 0g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.864g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.