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Mixed nuts vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mixed nuts and caramel

  • Caramel contains less copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 99% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caramel is lower.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains more IronIron +1764.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +663.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1783.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%

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% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1975%
Contains more CholineCholine +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 +335.7%
Contains more FatsFats +566%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.8%
Contains more WaterWater +308.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1747.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Caramel DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.018mg 99%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.011mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 3.478g 74%
Fats 53.95g 8.1g 71%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 1.542g 67%
Selenium 33.9µg 1.8µg 58%
Magnesium 229mg 17mg 50%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.46mg 49%
Phosphorus 456mg 114mg 49%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.148mg 47%
Protein 20.04g 4.6g 31%
Iron 2.61mg 0.14mg 31%
Saturated fat 8.711g 2.476g 28%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.44mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.056mg 23%
Folate 83µg 4µg 20%
Carbs 21.05g 77g 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Potassium 632mg 214mg 12%
Calories 607kcal 382kcal 11%
Sodium 5mg 245mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.62mg 10%
Choline 52mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.256mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 1.8µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Calcium 117mg 138mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 14.05g 77g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 65.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.