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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 B12, 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.

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% 2.5% 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 Opinion
Calories 381kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 7.8g 4.6g Gelatin dessert
Fats 0g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 90.5g 77g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 90.5g 77g Gelatin dessert
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 2mg 17mg Caramel
Calcium 3mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 7mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg Caramel
Sugar 86.04g 65.5g Caramel
Copper 0.118mg 0.018mg Gelatin dessert
Zinc 0.01mg 0.44mg Caramel
Phosphorus 141mg 114mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 466mg 245mg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 6.7µg 1.8µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.009mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.014mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 3µg 4µg Caramel
Choline 3.5mg 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.151mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.251mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.354mg 0.338mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.177mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.213mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.068mg 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
15%
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.