Calories
382 kcal
19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
1 g
2% RDI
Fat
3 g
2g sat fat
Carbs
90 g
33% RDI
Sugar
65 g
100% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.2 g
4% RDI
Caramel
Caramel is a sweet confection and syrup made by caramelizing sugar and often butter or cream; it appears in many cuisines as a candy, sauce or glaze and is also the basis for Vietnamese Nước Màu (Vietnamese Caramel Sauce). It is an energy-dense sweetener, providing about 382kcal per 100g, and is used mainly for flavor, color and texture rather than nutrition. Nutritionally it supplies almost entirely carbohydrates with very little protein, fiber or healthy fats, so it’s best used sparingly as a flavoring. From a health perspective, Caramel is a concentrated source of sugars and calories with modest amounts of a few minerals, so swapping it for less concentrated sweeteners or fruit-based sweeteners can reduce added sugar and calorie intake.
Vegan · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~0.40€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
F
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Nutrition
Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.
Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
F · 0.7 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Caramel healthy?
Caramel is rated F on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Caramel?
Caramel is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.
Q.05Is Caramel gluten free?
Yes, Caramel is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Caramel?
100g of Caramel contains 382 kcal, 1g protein, 90g carbohydrates, 3g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Caramel vegan?
Yes, Caramel is vegan.
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