Sugar substitute vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sugar substitute and caramel
- Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 74% more than caramel.
- Caramel has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +448.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1325% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +586.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1606.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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Carbs
~77g
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Water
~8.5g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 879mg | 138mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.256mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 114mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 245mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Fats | 0g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.62mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 214mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.06g | 4.6g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 77g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 382kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 77g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 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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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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.