Cornstarch vs. Caramel
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Caramel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
caramel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and caramel:
- Both caramel and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Caramel is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both caramel and cornstarch are high in calories. Cornstarch has 76% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is similar to caramel for protein, carbs and fat. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for caramel, 2:98:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 98% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both caramel and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 60% more carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than caramel - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and cornstarch has less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Caramel and cornstarch contain similar amounts of protein - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and caramel are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caramel and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Caramel and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cornstarch | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than cornstarch - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Cornstarch has more iron than caramel - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Caramel has 21 times more potassium than cornstarch - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does caramel or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both caramel and cornstarch are high in calories. Cornstarch has 80% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does caramel or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both caramel and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 60% more carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.