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Carob vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carob and Macaroon

  • Carob has more Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 45% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
8
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5960%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.6%
Contains more IronIron +57.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +47%
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.
Carob
12
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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.9%
Contains more FatsFats +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +646.8%
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Macaroon Opinion
Calories 540kcal 460kcal Carob
Protein 8.15g 3.02g Carob
Fats 31.36g 22.55g Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Carob
Net carbs 52.49g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 56.29g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Macaroon
Magnesium 36mg 29mg Carob
Calcium 303mg 5mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 123mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.82mg Carob
Sugar 34.11g 45.16g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.183mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 3.53mg 0.73mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 68mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 241mg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Carob
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.19mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.06mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.22mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.096mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 1.1µg Carob
Folate 21µg 3µg Carob
Choline 19mg 9.1mg Carob
Saturated Fat 29.018g 20.099g Macaroon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
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?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.