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Caramel Clusters - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Caramel Clusters Recipe

Caramel Clusters has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 60g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 60, for Caramel Clusters, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A503.8 IU10.1%Top 10%Very High
Retinol145.7 mcg
Vitamin C13.3 mg22.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D23.8 IU6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.95 mg63.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.95 mg56%Top 10%Very High
Niacin5.7 mg28.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate128.6 mcg32.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid120 mcg
Vitamin B120.95 mcg15.9%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium84.8 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Iron7.6 mg42.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium43.8 mg11%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus145.7 mg14.6%Top 30%High
Potassium229.5 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium268.5 mg11.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.9 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.95 mg47.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium5.7 mcg8.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate57.1 g19%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.3%Top 30%High
Sugars33.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.8 g35%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.8 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat11.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 Calories from Fat 215

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.9 g 36.8%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.4 mg 1.1%

Sodium 281.9 mg 11.7%

Total Carbohydrates 60 g 20%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 35.1 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 10.6% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 8.9% Iron 44.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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