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Sugar vs. Caramello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar and Caramello

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Caramello is higher than in Sugar.
  • Caramello covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 64% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated and Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar.

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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.
Sugar
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16950%
Contains more IronIron +2080%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg

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.
Sugar
1
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 5.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33850%
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.
Sugar Caramello
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Caramello Opinion
Calories 387kcal 462kcal Caramello
Protein 0g 6.19g Caramello
Fats 0g 21.19g Caramello
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Caramello
Net carbs 99.98g 62.61g Sugar
Carbs 99.98g 63.81g Sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Sugar
Calcium 1mg 213mg Caramello
Potassium 2mg 341mg Caramello
Iron 0.05mg 1.09mg Caramello
Sugar 99.8g 56.92g Caramello
Fiber 0g 1.2g Caramello
Copper 0.007mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg Sugar
Phosphorus 0mg 150mg Caramello
Sodium 1mg 122mg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 303IU Caramello
Manganese 0.004mg Sugar
Selenium 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin B2 0.019mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 12.72g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.29g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.63g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Caramello
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
0%
Sugar
2%
Caramello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
22%
Caramello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramello
Caramello is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
  2. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.