Carob vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Carob and Chocolate
- Carob has more Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 94% more than Carob.
- Carob contains 5 times more Calcium than Chocolate. While Carob contains 303mg of Calcium, Chocolate contains only 56mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, carob, unsweetened and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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.
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.
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+67%
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Water
+58.8%
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Other
+56.5%
Equal in
Fats
- 31.28
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Carbs
- 61.17
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Protein
+67%
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Water
+58.8%
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Other
+56.5%
Equal in
Fats
- 31.28
Equal in
Carbs
- 61.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-36.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1875.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+270.2%
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Saturated Fat
-36.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1875.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+270.2%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 52.49g | 54.17g |
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| Protein | 8.15g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 31.36g | 31.28g |
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| Carbs | 56.29g | 61.17g |
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| Calories | 540kcal | 546kcal |
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| Sugar | 34.11g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 303mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 1.29mg | 8.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 146mg |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 633mg | 559mg |
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| Sodium | 107mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 3.53mg | 2.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.183mg | 1.028mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 21µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.23µg |
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| Choline | 19mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 8.1µg |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.018g | 18.519g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.483g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.