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Carob vs. Caramello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between carob and caramello?

  • Carob is richer in fiber, calcium, and potassium, yet caramello is richer in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • Carob has 3 times more fiber than caramello. Carob has 3.8g of fiber, while caramello has 1.2g.
  • Caramello contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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.
Carob
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%

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.
Carob
11
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%
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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.7%
Contains more FatsFats +48%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +340.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
0
97%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +995.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Caramello DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.018g 12.72g 74%
Zinc 3.53mg 32%
Copper 0.183mg 20%
Fats 31.36g 21.19g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.483g 5.29g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g 10%
Vitamin E 1.57mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Potassium 633mg 341mg 9%
Cholesterol 1mg 27mg 9%
Calcium 303mg 213mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.7µg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Protein 8.15g 6.19g 4%
Calories 540kcal 462kcal 4%
Carbs 56.29g 63.81g 3%
Phosphorus 126mg 150mg 3%
Choline 19mg 3%
Iron 1.29mg 1.09mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.63g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Sodium 107mg 122mg 1%
Net carbs 52.49g 62.61g N/A
Sugar 34.11g 56.92g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carob Caramello
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
21%
Carob
0%
Caramello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
22%
Caramello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello 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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/nutrients
  2. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.