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Mayonnaise vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mayonnaise and Caramel different?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mayonnaise is 134% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 7 times more Vitamin E than Caramel. While Mayonnaise contains 3.28mg of Vitamin E , Caramel contains only 0.46mg.
  • Caramel has less Cholesterol.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Candies, caramels are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +50%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +970%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.018
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +970%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.018

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +613%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +8955.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +613%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +8955.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +824.1%
Contains more Water +154.7%
Contains more Protein +379.2%
Contains more Carbs +13408.8%
Equal in Other - 1.8
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 Fats +824.1%
Contains more Water +154.7%
Contains more Protein +379.2%
Contains more Carbs +13408.8%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +992.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1184.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +992.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1184.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 77g Caramel
Protein 0.96g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 74.85g 8.1g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 77g Caramel
Calories 680kcal 382kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 65.5g Mayonnaise
Calcium 8mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.21mg 0.14mg Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 21mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 20mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 635mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 0.15mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.019mg 0.018mg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 2.3µg 1.8µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 65IU 42IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.46mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 5µg 4µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 163µg 1.8µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.055mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.095mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.072mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.035mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.074mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.026mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 42mg 7mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.187g Caramel
Saturated Fat 11.703g 2.476g Caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 1.542g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 3.478g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
43%
Mayonnaise
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.