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Ice cream vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ice cream and Carob?

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Carob is richer in Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 111% higher.
  • Ice cream has 118 times more Vitamin A RAE than Carob. Ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Carob has 1µg.
  • Carob contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ice creams, vanilla 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 less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Calcium +136.7%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +218.1%
Contains more Zinc +411.6%
Contains more Copper +695.7%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Calcium +136.7%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +218.1%
Contains more Zinc +411.6%
Contains more Copper +695.7%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%

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 +4110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin K +2466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +4110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin K +2466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3861%
Contains more Protein +132.9%
Contains more Fats +185.1%
Contains more Carbs +138.5%
Contains more Other +195.6%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +3861%
Contains more Protein +132.9%
Contains more Fats +185.1%
Contains more Carbs +138.5%
Contains more Other +195.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Carob Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 52.49g Carob
Protein 3.5g 8.15g Carob
Fats 11g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 23.6g 56.29g Carob
Calories 207kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 21.22g 34.11g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 128mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.09mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 14mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 105mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 199mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 80mg 107mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.023mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.008mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 1.8µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 421IU 10IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 1µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.178mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 5µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.28µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 7.7µg Carob
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 1mg Carob
Saturated Fat 6.79g 29.018g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.483g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.295g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.228g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.