Caramel vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Caramel and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
caramel
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in caramel and spinach:
- Both spinach and caramel are high in calcium.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Caramel is high in calories and spinach has 89% less calories than caramel - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and caramel has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, caramel is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Caramel has a macronutrient ratio of 2:98:0 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Caramel | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 49% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Caramel is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 94% less carbohydrates than caramel - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and caramel has 57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than caramel - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and spinach has 99% less sugar than caramel - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and caramel has 57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 136% more protein than caramel - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and caramel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and caramel are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 55 times more Vitamin C than caramel - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 23 times more Vitamin A than caramel - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach has 39 times more Vitamin E than caramel - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than caramel - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
| Caramel | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and caramel are high in calcium. Spinach has 102% more calcium than caramel - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and caramel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has more iron than caramel - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 745% more potassium than caramel - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and caramel has 66mg 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 Caramel or Spinach .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does spinach or caramel contain more calories in 100 grams?Caramel is high in calories and spinach has 90% less calories than caramel - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and caramel has 216 calories.
Is spinach or caramel better for protein?
Spinach has 140% more protein than caramel - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and caramel has 1.2g of protein.
Does spinach or caramel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, caramel is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 90% fewer carbohydrates than caramel - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and caramel has 57g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or caramel contain more calcium?
Both spinach and caramel are high in calcium. Spinach has 100% more calcium than caramel - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and caramel has 49mg of calcium.
Does spinach or caramel contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 750% more potassium than caramel - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and caramel has 66mg of potassium.