Minestrone vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between minestrone and caramel
- Minestrone has more vitamin A and manganese; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for minestrone is 19% higher.
- Caramel has 14 times less manganese than minestrone. Minestrone has 0.152mg of manganese, while caramel has 0.011mg.
- Minestrone is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than minestrone.
Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1281.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +885.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +395.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +368.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +974.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +678.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1552.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +431.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +656.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 4.66g | 77g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 3.478g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 382kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 114mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 8.1g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 2.476g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.62mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.011mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 1.542g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 214mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 254mg | 245mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
5%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.