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Gelatin dessert vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gelatin dessert and caramel?

  • Gelatin dessert is richer in copper and selenium, yet caramel is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 17% higher.
  • Gelatin dessert has 7 times more copper than caramel. Gelatin dessert has 0.118mg of copper, while caramel has 0.018mg.
  • Caramel contains less sodium.
  • Gelatin dessert has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Gelatin desserts, dry mix and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
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 CopperCopper +555.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2957.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.14mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
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 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 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 +69.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +750%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gelatin dessert Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.256mg 17%
Calcium 3mg 138mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0g 8.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.014mg 0.62mg 12%
Copper 0.118mg 0.018mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 466mg 245mg 10%
Selenium 6.7µg 1.8µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.103mg 8%
Potassium 7mg 214mg 6%
Protein 7.8g 4.6g 6%
Carbs 90.5g 77g 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.44mg 4%
Phosphorus 141mg 114mg 4%
Magnesium 2mg 17mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Choline 3.5mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.009mg 0.148mg 1%
Calories 381kcal 382kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 90.5g 77g N/A
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 86.04g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.151mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.251mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.354mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.177mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.213mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.068mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gelatin dessert 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
1%
Gelatin dessert
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Gelatin dessert
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.