Dough vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between dough and caramel
- Dough has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, copper, and vitamin B2; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B12.
- Dough covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 51% more than caramel.
- Dough has 52 times more manganese than caramel. While dough has 0.577mg of manganese, caramel has only 0.011mg.
- Caramel has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2692.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +744.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5145.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1488.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +589.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2975% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +288.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +326% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +306.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.103mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 1.8µg | 49% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.14mg | 47% |
| Folate | 123µg | 4µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 0.148mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.011mg | 25% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 3.478g | 17% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 245mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.018mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.256mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 4.6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 2.476g | 9% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 8.1g | 9% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 77g | 8% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 382kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 1.542g | 3% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 214mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Choline | 8mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.947g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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