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Caramello vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramello and Carob?

  • Caramello is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Carob is richer in Fiber, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 81% higher.
  • Caramello has 27 times more Cholesterol than Carob. Caramello has 27mg of Cholesterol, while Carob has 1mg.

We used Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Candies, carob, unsweetened types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 64% 41% 0% 65% 31% 16% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Carob
Contains more Vitamin A +2930%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2930%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Water +340.9%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Other +31.7%
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Water +340.9%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Other +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +995.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 12.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +995.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramello Carob
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Carob Opinion
Net carbs 62.61g 52.49g Caramello
Protein 6.19g 8.15g Carob
Fats 21.19g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 63.81g 56.29g Caramello
Calories 462kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 56.92g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 1.2g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 213mg 303mg Carob
Iron 1.09mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 150mg 126mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 122mg 107mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 303IU 10IU Caramello
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Caramello
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Carob
Folate 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 27mg 1mg Carob
Saturated Fat 12.72g 29.018g Caramello
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 0.483g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0.295g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Carob
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Caramello
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.