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Carob vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carob and Praline?

  • Carob is higher in Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Praline is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 134% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Praline is lower.

We used Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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.
Carob
5
:
Contains more Calcium +604.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Copper +169.9%
Contains more Manganese +1101.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Contains more Calcium +604.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Copper +169.9%
Contains more Manganese +1101.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.29

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.
Carob
10
:
Contains more Vitamin E +214%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +214%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
3
:
Contains more Protein +147%
Contains more Fats +21.1%
Contains more Other +212.9%
Contains more Water +572.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.59
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +147%
Contains more Fats +21.1%
Contains more Other +212.9%
Contains more Water +572.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2940%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2536.6%
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2940%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2536.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Praline Opinion
Net carbs 52.49g 56.09g Praline
Protein 8.15g 3.3g Carob
Fats 31.36g 25.9g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 59.59g Praline
Calories 540kcal 485kcal Carob
Sugar 34.11g 55.79g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 3.5g Carob
Calcium 303mg 43mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 1.29mg
Magnesium 36mg 49mg Praline
Phosphorus 126mg 104mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 217mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 48mg Praline
Zinc 3.53mg 1.67mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 0.14mg 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 5.2µg 1.8µg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 19IU Praline
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.053mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.415mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.332mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.077mg Carob
Folate 21µg 6µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 1.3µg Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Praline
Saturated Fat 29.018g 2.224g Praline
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 7.778g Praline

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carob Praline
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
22%
Carob
11%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.794g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/nutrients
  2. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.