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Carob vs. Cocoa butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carob and Cocoa butter

  • Carob has more Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Cocoa butter is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Cocoa butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 153% more.
  • Carob contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened and Oil, cocoa butter.

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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
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 1.7% 0.6% 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 0% 0% 36% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +220.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
4
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +218.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
1
97%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
62% 34% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6711.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +916.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Cocoa butter Opinion
Calories 540kcal 884kcal Cocoa butter
Protein 8.15g 0g Carob
Fats 31.36g 100g Cocoa butter
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Carob
Net carbs 52.49g 0g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 0g Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Cocoa butter
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Carob
Calcium 303mg 0mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 0mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0mg Carob
Sugar 34.11g 0g Cocoa butter
Fiber 3.8g 0g Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 0mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 0mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 0mg Cocoa butter
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg 1.8mg Cocoa butter
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 24.7µg Cocoa butter
Folate 21µg 0µg Carob
Choline 19mg 0.3mg Carob
Saturated Fat 29.018g 59.7g Carob
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 32.9g Cocoa butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 3g Cocoa butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Cocoa butter
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
8%
Cocoa butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
0%
Cocoa butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carob
Carob is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 30.682g)
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 cheaper?
?
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. Cocoa butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171421/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.