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Flax vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flax and Caramel

  • Caramel contains less Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Flax.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax is 134% higher.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
Flax
10
:
0
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Calcium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +3992.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2205.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.2%
Contains more Potassium +279.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +886.4%
Contains more Copper +6677.8%
Contains more Manganese +22463.6%
Contains more Selenium +1311.1%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +3992.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2205.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.2%
Contains more Potassium +279.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +886.4%
Contains more Copper +6677.8%
Contains more Manganese +22463.6%
Contains more Selenium +1311.1%

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.
Flax
Flax
7
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1496.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.6%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Caramel
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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1496.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.6%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +297.6%
Contains more Fats +420.5%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +166.6%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Caramel
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 +297.6%
Contains more Fats +420.5%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +166.6%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 77g Caramel
Protein 18.29g 4.6g Flax
Fats 42.16g 8.1g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 77g Caramel
Calories 534kcal 382kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 65.5g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 138mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.14mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 17mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 114mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 214mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 245mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.44mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.018mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.011mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 1.8µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.103mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.148mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.62mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.056mg Flax
Folate 87µg 4µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 4.3µg 1.8µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.06mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.192mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.258mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.417mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.338mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.107mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.205mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.285mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.115mg Flax
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 1.542g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 3.478g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.