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Vanilla extract vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vanilla extract and Caramel

  • Vanilla extract has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Caramel has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Caramel is 15% higher.
  • Caramel has 21 times less Manganese than Vanilla extract. Vanilla extract has 0.23mg of Manganese, while Caramel has 0.011mg.
  • Vanilla extract is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Vanilla extract 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 less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1990.9%
Contains more Calcium +1154.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1990.9%
Contains more Calcium +1154.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Caramel
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
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 B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +518.6%
Contains more Other +1825%
Contains more Protein +7566.7%
Contains more Fats +13400%
Contains more Carbs +508.7%
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
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 Water +518.6%
Contains more Other +1825%
Contains more Protein +7566.7%
Contains more Fats +13400%
Contains more Carbs +508.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86850%
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 77g Caramel
Protein 0.06g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.06g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 12.65g 77g Caramel
Calories 288kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 12.65g 65.5g Vanilla extract
Calcium 11mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.12mg 0.14mg Caramel
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 6mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 148mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 9mg 245mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.072mg 0.018mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg 0.011mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.148mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 2.476g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.