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Chocolate vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Carob

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Carob has more Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 94% more than Carob.
  • Chocolate contains 10 times more Manganese than Carob. While Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, Carob contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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 Iron +521.7%
Contains more Magnesium +305.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +461.7%
Contains more Manganese +913.6%
Contains more Calcium +441.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +521.7%
Contains more Magnesium +305.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +461.7%
Contains more Manganese +913.6%
Contains more Calcium +441.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%

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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 7.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 7.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Equal in Fats - 31.36
Equal in Carbs - 56.29
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +67%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Equal in Fats - 31.36
Equal in Carbs - 56.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1875.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.2%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1875.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Carob Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 52.49g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 8.15g Carob
Fats 31.28g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 61.17g 56.29g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 540kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 7g 3.8g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 303mg Carob
Iron 8.02mg 1.29mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 36mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 126mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 24mg 107mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 1.028mg 0.183mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 50IU 10IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7.7µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 1mg Carob
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Carob
Saturated Fat 18.519g 29.018g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.483g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.295g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.