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Cane syrup vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cane syrup and carob

  • Cane syrup is higher in iron; however, carob is richer in zinc, calcium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, vitamin B12, and vitamin E.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 145% higher.
  • Cane syrup has 3 times more iron than carob. While cane syrup has 3.6mg of iron, carob has only 1.29mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrup, Cane 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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
Carob
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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 IronIron +179.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2230.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +904.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +815%
Contains more ZincZinc +1757.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1475%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%

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.
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% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carob
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
Carob
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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 +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1588.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +209.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cane syrup Carob DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 29.018g 132%
Fats 0g 31.36g 48%
Zinc 0.19mg 3.53mg 30%
Iron 3.6mg 1.29mg 29%
Calcium 13mg 303mg 29%
Copper 0.02mg 0.183mg 18%
Phosphorus 8mg 126mg 17%
Potassium 63mg 633mg 17%
Protein 0g 8.15g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Calories 269kcal 540kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.57mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.178mg 9%
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.7µg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 36mg 6%
Carbs 73.14g 56.29g 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.04mg 6%
Folate 0µg 21µg 5%
Choline 19mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.1mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 107mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.295g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.483g 1%
Net carbs 73.14g 52.49g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 73.2g 34.11g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cane syrup Carob
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Cane syrup
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cane syrup
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup 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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.