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Pecan vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pecan and Caramel?

  • Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Caramel is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 195% higher.
  • Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, pecans and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.

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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.
Pecan
9
:
Contains more Iron +1707.1%
Contains more Magnesium +611.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143%
Contains more Potassium +91.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +929.5%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Manganese +40809.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1707.1%
Contains more Magnesium +611.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143%
Contains more Potassium +91.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +929.5%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Manganese +40809.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%

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.
Pecan
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Fats +788.5%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
Contains more Water +141.5%
Contains more Other +21.6%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 Protein +99.3%
Contains more Fats +788.5%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
Contains more Water +141.5%
Contains more Other +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2546%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2546%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pecan Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 77g Caramel
Protein 9.17g 4.6g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 8.1g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 77g Caramel
Calories 691kcal 382kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 65.5g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 0g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 2.53mg 0.14mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 17mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 114mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 214mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 245mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.44mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.018mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.011mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 1.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 42IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.46mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.103mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.148mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.62mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.056mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 4µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.8µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.06mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.192mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.258mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.417mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.183mg 0.107mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.205mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.285mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.115mg Pecan
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 1.542g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 3.478g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.704g)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.