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White chocolate vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White chocolate and Carob different?

  • White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Carob is higher in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than White chocolate.
  • White chocolate contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Carob. White chocolate contains 0.56µg of Vitamin B12, while Carob contains 0.28µg.
  • White chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, white chocolate and Candies, carob, unsweetened types were used 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Calcium +52.3%
Contains more Iron +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains more Zinc +377%
Contains more Copper +205%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Calcium +52.3%
Contains more Iron +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains more Zinc +377%
Contains more Copper +205%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.36
Equal in Carbs - 56.29
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +38.8%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.36
Equal in Carbs - 56.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.4%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Carob Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 52.49g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 8.15g Carob
Fats 32.09g 31.36g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 56.29g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 59g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 0.2g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 199mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.24mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 12mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 176mg 126mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 90mg 107mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.06mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.008mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 4.5µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 30IU 10IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.178mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 7µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.28µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 7.7µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 21mg 1mg Carob
Saturated Fat 19.412g 29.018g White chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 0.483g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.295g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
22%
White chocolate
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.606g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.