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Toffee vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Toffee and Carob

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Carob has more Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Carob is 42% higher.
  • Carob has 319 times less Vitamin A RAE than Toffee. Toffee has 319µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Carob has 1µg.
  • Carob is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Toffee
Toffee
0
:
10
Carob
Carob
Contains more Calcium +791.2%
Contains more Iron +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +1141.2%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Zinc +2841.7%
Contains more Copper +6000%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +791.2%
Contains more Iron +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +1141.2%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Zinc +2841.7%
Contains more Copper +6000%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Contains more Selenium +550%

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.
Toffee
Toffee
1
:
11
Carob
Carob
Contains more Vitamin A +11420%
Contains more Vitamin E +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +459.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Carob
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 +11420%
Contains more Vitamin E +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +459.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
3
Carob
Carob
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Protein +661.7%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.36
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Carob
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 +15%
Contains more Protein +661.7%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
0
Carob
Carob
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1755.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.2%
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1755.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Carob Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 52.49g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 8.15g Carob
Fats 32.75g 31.36g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 56.29g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 540kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 0g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 34mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.03mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 4mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 32mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 51mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 135mg 107mg Carob
Zinc 0.12mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.003mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.002mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 0.8µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 1152IU 10IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 1µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 2µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 2.8µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 104mg 1mg Carob
Trans Fat 0.674g 0g Carob
Saturated Fat 20.565g 29.018g Toffee
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.483g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.295g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
12%
Toffee
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.453g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.