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Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy and carob

  • The amount of calcium, fiber, and iron in carob is higher than in candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy.
  • Carob covers your daily need for saturated fat, 145% more than candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy.
  • Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy contains 3 times more sodium than carob. While candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy contains 287mg of sodium, carob contains only 107mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Carob
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carob
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0.33% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 2.32 g
Carbs: 79.16 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.96 g
Carob
3
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 CarbsCarbs +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +874%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1251.7%
Contains more OtherOther +177.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy Carob
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy Carob DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 29.018g 132%
Fats 2.32g 31.36g 45%
Zinc 3.53mg 32%
Calcium 0mg 303mg 30%
Copper 0.183mg 20%
Potassium 633mg 19%
Phosphorus 126mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 12%
Protein 2.56g 8.15g 11%
Calories 348kcal 540kcal 10%
Iron 0.51mg 1.29mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.57mg 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Sodium 287mg 107mg 8%
Carbs 79.16g 56.29g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.7µg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Choline 19mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.483g 1%
Net carbs 79.16g 52.49g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 39.64g 34.11g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy Carob
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167583/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.