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Italian ice vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian ice and Caramel

  • Italian ice has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Caramel covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 19% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3466.7%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +1366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 +916.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +40400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.4%
Contains more OtherOther +3500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Caramel Opinion
Calories 53kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 0.03g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.02g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg Italian ice
Net carbs 13.5g 77g Caramel
Carbs 13.5g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Italian ice
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Caramel
Calcium 1mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 6mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.09mg 0.14mg Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Italian ice
Copper 0.01mg 0.018mg Caramel
Zinc 0.03mg 0.44mg Caramel
Phosphorus 0mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 4mg 245mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 167IU 42IU Italian ice
Vitamin A 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.148mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 5µg 4µg Italian ice
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.