Almond joy vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between almond joy and carob?
- Almond joy is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet carob is richer in calcium and potassium.
- Carob's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% higher.
- Almond joy has 11 times more monounsaturated fat than carob. Almond joy has 5.26g of monounsaturated fat, while carob has 0.483g.
- Carob contains less sugar.
We used Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar 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 more CalciumCalcium | +373.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
8.15 g
Fats:
31.36 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
1.54 g
Other:
2.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +432.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.3% |
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Carbs
~56.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.295 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +989% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.59g | 29.018g | 52% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 64mg | 303mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.26g | 0.483g | 12% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 633mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 9% | |
| Protein | 4.13g | 8.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 26.93g | 31.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.18g | 0.295g | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Choline | 19mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 540kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 126mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 59.51g | 56.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.51g | 52.49g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.27mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 48.34g | 34.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond joy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)