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Pudding vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pudding and Caramel

  • Pudding has more Copper, and Vitamin D, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pudding has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +781.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg

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 0% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 AVitamin A +231%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +760.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +292.1%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1832.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Caramel Opinion
Calories 120kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 3.16g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 3.15g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 18.84g 77g Caramel
Carbs 19.64g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 9mg 7mg Caramel
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Pudding
Calcium 106mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 150mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.34mg 0.14mg Pudding
Sugar 11.96g 65.5g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0.018mg Pudding
Zinc 0.48mg 0.44mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 98mg 245mg Pudding
Vitamin A 139IU 42IU Pudding
Vitamin A 39µg 12µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0.011mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg 1.8µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.3µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 11.3mg 8mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.476g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
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.

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.