Carob vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carob and bit-o-honey different?
- Carob has more zinc, calcium, copper, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 than bit-o-honey.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for carob is 118% higher.
- Carob contains 19 times more fiber than bit-o-honey. While carob contains 3.8g of fiber, bit-o-honey contains only 0.2g.
- Bit-o-honey has less saturated fat.
Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +414.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +765.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1338.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +545% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +603.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +620.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +268.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +423.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1407.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +814.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.15 g
Fats:
31.36 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
1.54 g
Other:
2.66 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
7.5 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
8.3 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +318.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +439% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.295 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.338 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.6% |
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 | 29.018g | 5.5g | 107% |
| Fats | 31.36g | 7.5g | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 0.49mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 35mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 44mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 0.026mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 28mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.082mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.15g | 2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.044mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.06µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Calories | 540kcal | 375kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 295mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 56.29g | 80.89g | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 0.069mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.038mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19mg | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.483g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.49g | 80.69g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 34.11g | 48g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.338g | 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
21%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
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 Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)