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Chunky bar vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chunky bar and Carob

  • The amount of Calcium, and Fiber in Carob is higher than in Chunky bar.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 83% more than Chunky bar.
  • Carob has 2 times less Sugar than Chunky bar. Chunky bar has 52.5g of Sugar, while Carob has 34.11g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar 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 less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 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 less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Iron +43.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 8.15
Equal in Carbs - 56.29
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 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 Water +88.3%
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 8.15
Equal in Carbs - 56.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chunky bar Carob Opinion
Net carbs 57.5g 52.49g Chunky bar
Protein 7.5g 8.15g Carob
Fats 27.5g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 60g 56.29g Chunky bar
Calories 475kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 52.5g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 2.5g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 100mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.9mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg Carob
Potassium 633mg Carob
Sodium 38mg 107mg Chunky bar
Zinc 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
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 10mg 1mg Carob
Trans Fat 0.16g 0g Carob
Saturated Fat 12.5g 29.018g Chunky bar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chunky bar 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
0%
Chunky bar
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Chunky bar
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.