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Caramel nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Candies, caramels
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Caramel

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)
Insulin index ⓘ
N/A
Calories
382
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
77 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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)
97% Net carbs
94% Carbs
84% Calcium
83% Calories
78% Polyunsaturated fat
Explanation: The given food contains more Net carbs than 97% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Net carbs than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Calcium, Calories, and Polyunsaturated fat.

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.
65

Caramel Glycemic load (GL)

5

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10% 5%
Calcium: 138 mg of 1,000 mg 14%
Iron: 0.14 mg of 8 mg 2%
Magnesium: 17 mg of 420 mg 4%
Phosphorus: 114 mg of 700 mg 16%
Potassium: 214 mg of 3,400 mg 6%
Sodium: 245 mg of 2,300 mg 11%
Zinc: 0.44 mg of 11 mg 4%
Copper: 0.018 mg of 1 mg 2%
Manganese: 0.011 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 1.8 µg of 55 µg 3%
Choline: 8 mg of 550 mg 1%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
138 mg
TOP 16%
Sodium
245 mg
TOP 38%
Potassium
214 mg
TOP 56%
Phosphorus
114 mg
TOP 60%
Magnesium
17 mg
TOP 68%
Zinc
0.44 mg
TOP 72%
Selenium
1.8 µg
TOP 78%
Choline
8 mg
TOP 88%
Manganese
0.011 mg
TOP 89%
Iron
0.14 mg
TOP 91%
Copper
0.018 mg
TOP 93%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 42 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0.46 mg of 15 mg 3%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0.4 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.103 mg of 1 mg 9%
Vitamin B2: 0.256 mg of 1 mg 20%
Vitamin B3: 0.148 mg of 16 mg 1%
Vitamin B5: 0.62 mg of 5 mg 12%
Vitamin B6: 0.056 mg of 1 mg 4%
Folate: 4 µg of 400 µg 1%
Vitamin B12: 0.3 µg of 2 µg 13%
Vitamin K: 1.8 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B2
0.256 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin B1
0.103 mg
TOP 47%
Vitamin C
0.4 mg
TOP 48%
Vitamin A
42 IU
TOP 51%
Vitamin B5
0.62 mg
TOP 51%
Vitamin B12
0.3 µg
TOP 55%
Vitamin E
0.46 mg
TOP 58%
Vitamin K
1.8 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B6
0.056 mg
TOP 76%
Folate
4 µg
TOP 83%
Vitamin B3
0.148 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 9% 75% 9% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.6 g of 50 g
9%
Fats:
Daily Value: 12%
8.1 g of 65 g
12%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 26%
77 g of 300 g
26%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.5 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
1.8 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 65% 55% 56% 46% 49% 31% 36% 47% 50%
Tryptophan: 60 mg of 280 mg 21%
Threonine: 192 mg of 1,050 mg 18%
Isoleucine: 258 mg of 1,400 mg 18%
Leucine: 417 mg of 2,730 mg 15%
Lysine: 338 mg of 2,100 mg 16%
Methionine: 107 mg of 1,050 mg 10%
Phenylalanine: 205 mg of 1,750 mg 12%
Valine: 285 mg of 1,820 mg 16%
Histidine: 115 mg of 700 mg 16%

Fat type information

33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g

Fiber content ratio for Caramel

85% 15%
Sugar: 65.5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 11.5 g

All nutrients for Caramel per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 382kcal 19% 17% 8.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 4.6g 11% 63% 1.6 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 8.1g 12% 40% 4.1 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0% 48% 132.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 77g N/A 3% 1.4 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 77g 26% 6% 2.7 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 7mg 2% 50% 53.3 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.14mg 2% 91% 18.6 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 138mg 14% 16% 1.1 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 214mg 6% 56% 1.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 17mg 4% 68% 8.2 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 65.5g N/A 22% 7.3 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.02mg 2% 93% 7.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.44mg 4% 72% 14.3 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 114mg 16% 60% 1.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 245mg 11% 38% 2 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 42IU 1% 51% 397.8 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1% 48%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3% 58% 3.2 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 9% 47% 2.6 times less than PeaPea
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 20% 33% 2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1% 89% 64.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12% 51% 1.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 4% 76% 2.1 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13% 55% 2.3 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2% 66% 56.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 4µg 1% 83% 15.3 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.48g 12% 42% 2.4 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.54g N/A 58% 6.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3.48g N/A 22% 13.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0% 84% 5.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.19mg 0% 84% 3.8 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0% 82% 3.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 0.42mg 0% 84% 5.8 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 0.34mg 0% 79% 1.3 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.11mg 0% 82% 1.1 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.21mg 0% 85% 3.3 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.29mg 0% 83% 7.1 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.12mg 0% 85% 6.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
12%
Total Fat 8g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
2%
Cholesterol 7mg
11%
Sodium 245mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 77g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 138mg 14%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 214mg 6%

*
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

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ 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
No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ 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 Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
limit break
 ⓘ 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

Caramel nutrition infographic

Caramel nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients

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