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Quince vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between quince and caramel

  • Quince has more vitamin C, copper, and fiber; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 17% more than quince.
  • Quince contains less sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of quince is 35.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinces, raw 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +622.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Potassium ~214mg

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Caramel
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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 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +885.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1050%
Contains more FatsFats +8000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.3%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4183.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6856%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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 Quince Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.478g 23%
Carbs 15.3g 77g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.256mg 17%
Calories 57kcal 382kcal 16%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 17mg 114mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 11mg 138mg 13%
Fats 0.1g 8.1g 12%
Copper 0.13mg 0.018mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.01g 2.476g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.62mg 11%
Sodium 4mg 245mg 10%
Protein 0.4g 4.6g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 0.14mg 7%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.44mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 12µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Potassium 197mg 214mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 77g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.148mg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.