Sugar vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sugar and caramel different?
- Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium than sugar.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for caramel is 18% higher.
- Sugar has less sodium.
Sugars, granulated 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.478g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 114mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 138mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.62mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.476g | 11% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 245mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.6g | 9% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 77g | 8% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 214mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 382kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.011mg | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (65)