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Grenadine vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grenadine and caramel

  • Grenadine contains less vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and potassium than caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for caramel is 19% higher.
  • Grenadine is lower in sodium.
  • Grenadine has a higher glycemic index than caramel.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, grenadine 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 2.9% 1.8% 2.5% 1.9% 8.7% 3.5% 1.7% 3.5% 0% 3.3%
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 +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +664.3%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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% 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.91 g
Water: 32.4 g
Other: 0.69 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 WaterWater +281.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grenadine Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.256mg 19%
Phosphorus 4mg 114mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 6mg 138mg 13%
Fats 0g 8.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.476g 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.103mg 9%
Protein 0g 4.6g 9%
Sodium 27mg 245mg 9%
Calories 268kcal 382kcal 6%
Potassium 28mg 214mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.44mg 3%
Magnesium 4mg 17mg 3%
Carbs 66.91g 77g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Choline 0mg 8mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Copper 0.026mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Iron 0.05mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 66.91g 77g N/A
Sugar 46.55g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grenadine 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
0%
Grenadine
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Grenadine
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grenadine
Grenadine contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grenadine
Grenadine is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Grenadine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168088/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.