Spread vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spread and caramel?
- Spread is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, and choline, yet caramel is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
- Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 34% more.
- Spread has 12 times more vitamin B3 than caramel. While spread has 1.73mg of vitamin B3, caramel has only 0.148mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in caramel is lower.
- The glycemic index of spread is lower.
We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Candies, caramels types 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 IronIron | +464.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +622.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +438.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1068.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +273.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +678.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +609.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +544.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +391.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0.3µg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 245mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 77g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 2.476g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 1.542g | 15% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 1.8µg | 14% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 8.1g | 14% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.018mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.256mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 0.46mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 114mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 382kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 3.478g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.056mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 214mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.501g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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