Carob vs. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carob and chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
- Carob has more calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids covers your daily copper needs 176% more than carob.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains 4 times less Calcium than carob. Carob contains 303mg of Calcium, while chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains 73mg.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has less saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, carob, unsweetened and Chocolate, dark, 70-85% 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +315.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +822.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +865% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1291.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +290% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
7.79 g
Fats:
42.63 g
Carbs:
45.9 g
Water:
1.37 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.79g
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
24.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.781 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.257 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2546.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 540kcal | 598kcal |
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| Protein | 8.15g | 7.79g |
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| Fats | 31.36g | 42.63g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 52.49g | 35g |
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| Carbs | 56.29g | 45.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 228mg |
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| Calcium | 303mg | 73mg |
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| Potassium | 633mg | 715mg |
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| Iron | 1.29mg | 11.9mg |
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| Sugar | 34.11g | 23.99g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 10.9g |
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| Copper | 0.183mg | 1.766mg |
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| Zinc | 3.53mg | 3.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 308mg |
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| Sodium | 107mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.59mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 1.948mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 1.054mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.418mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.28µg | |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 7.3µg |
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| Folate | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 19mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.018g | 24.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.483g | 12.781g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1.257g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.208g |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
180%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)