Potato Starch vs. Caramel

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Caramel


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus caramel (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and caramel:

  • Both caramel and potato starch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
  • Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Caramel is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and caramel is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both caramel and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 54% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, potato starch is similar to caramel for protein, carbs and fat. Potato starch 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:

Potato Starch Caramel
Protein ~ 2%
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carbohydrates

Both caramel and potato starch are high in carbohydrates. Potato starch has 46% more carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Caramel is high in sugar and potato starch has less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Caramel has more protein than potato starch - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Caramel and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Caramel has more Vitamin A than potato starch - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Caramel and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.

Potato Starch Caramel
Folate ~ 2 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Caramel has more potassium than potato starch - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




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 Potato Starch or Caramel .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) .

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FAQ

Does caramel or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both caramel and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 50% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Does caramel or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both caramel and potato starch are high in carbohydrates. potato starch has 50% more carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.