Blackberry vs. Caramel
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Caramel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
caramel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and caramel:
- Blackberry has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Caramel is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Caramel is high in calories and blackberry has 80% less calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to caramel per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for caramel, 2:98:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 98% |
| Fat | 9% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Caramel is high in carbohydrates and blackberry has 83% less carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in blackberry are made of 52% dietary fiber and 48% sugar, whereas the carbs in caramel comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than caramel - blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and blackberry has 91% less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Caramel and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blackberry and caramel are low in saturated fat - blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 41 times more Vitamin C than caramel - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Caramel and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Caramel and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blackberry has more Vitamin K than caramel - blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
| Blackberry | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 25 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has 69% more calcium than blackberry - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Blackberry has more iron than caramel - blackberry has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Blackberry has 145% more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Blackberry or Caramel .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) .
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FAQ
Does caramel or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Caramel is high in calories and blackberry has 80% less calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does caramel or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, caramel is high in carbohydrates and blackberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in blackberry are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in caramel comprise of 100% sugar.