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Honey vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Honey and Caramel

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 in Caramel is higher than in Honey.
  • Caramel covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 17% more than Honey.
  • Honey contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Honey 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.
Honey
4
:
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2750%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2750%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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.
Honey
1
:
10
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
2
:
Contains more Water +101.2%
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Carbs - 77
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 Water +101.2%
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Carbs - 77

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 82.2g 77g Honey
Protein 0.3g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 82.4g 77g Honey
Calories 304kcal 382kcal Caramel
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 82.12g 65.5g Caramel
Fiber 0.2g 0g Honey
Calcium 6mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.42mg 0.14mg Honey
Magnesium 2mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 4mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 52mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 4mg 245mg Honey
Zinc 0.22mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.036mg 0.018mg Honey
Manganese 0.08mg 0.011mg Honey
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 2µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.004mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.01mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.008mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.001mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.009mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.001mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Honey
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Honey
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.