Caramel nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Candies, caramels
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Caramel
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 65 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 5 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 382 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 77 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 piece (10.1 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -0.3 (alkaline) |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 97% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 94% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 84% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 83% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 78% of foods
Caramel calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 382 | |
| Calories in 1 piece | 39 | 10.1 g |
Caramel Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Caramel Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
126IU of 5,000IU
2.5%
Vitamin E :
1.4mg of 15mg
9.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.2mg of 90mg
1.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.31mg of 1mg
26%
Vitamin B2:
0.77mg of 1mg
59%
Vitamin B3:
0.44mg of 16mg
2.8%
Vitamin B5:
1.9mg of 5mg
37%
Vitamin B6:
0.17mg of 1mg
13%
Folate:
12µg of 400µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0.9µg of 2µg
38%
Choline:
24mg of 550mg
4.4%
Vitamin K:
5.4µg of 120µg
4.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.6 g of 50 g
4.6 g (9% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 12%
8.1 g of 65 g
8.1 g (12% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 26%
77 g of 300 g
77 g (26% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.5 g of 2,000 g
8.5 g (0% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
180mg of 280mg
64%
Threonine:
576mg of 1,050mg
55%
Isoleucine:
774mg of 1,400mg
55%
Leucine:
1251mg of 2,730mg
46%
Lysine:
1014mg of 2,100mg
48%
Methionine:
321mg of 1,050mg
31%
Phenylalanine:
615mg of 1,750mg
35%
Valine:
855mg of 1,820mg
47%
Histidine:
345mg of 700mg
49%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.5 g
Fiber content ratio for Caramel
Sugar:
66 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
12 g
All nutrients for Caramel per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% | 17% |
8.1 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 4.6g | 11% | 63% |
1.6 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 8.1g | 12% | 40% |
4.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | 48% |
132.5 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 77g | N/A | 3% |
1.4 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 77g | 26% | 6% |
2.7 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | 50% |
53.3 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | 68% |
8.2 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% | 16% |
1.1 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 214mg | 6% | 56% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2% | 91% |
18.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 66g | N/A | 22% |
7.3 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.02mg | 2% | 93% |
7.9 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | 72% |
14.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 16% | 60% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 245mg | 11% | 38% |
2 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% | 51% |
397.8 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 1% | 48% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | 58% |
3.2 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | 78% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 89% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 9% | 47% |
2.6 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 20% | 33% |
2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 1% | 89% |
64.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | 51% |
1.8 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 4% | 76% |
2.1 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | 55% |
2.3 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | 66% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | 83% |
15.3 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 12% | 42% |
2.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | 88% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5g | N/A | 58% |
6.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.5g | N/A | 22% |
13.6 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | 84% |
5.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0% | 84% |
3.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | 82% |
3.5 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.42mg | 0% | 84% |
5.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.34mg | 0% | 79% |
1.3 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | 82% |
1.1 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.21mg | 0% | 85% |
3.3 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.29mg | 0% | 83% |
7.1 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | 85% |
6.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
12%
Total Fat
8.1g
11%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
2.3%
Cholesterol 7mg
11%
Sodium 245mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.6g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
138mg
14%
Iron
0.14mg
1.8%
Potassium
214mg
6.3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.