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Carob vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carob and Fruit preserves different?

  • Carob is higher than Fruit preserves in Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 145% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, carob, unsweetened and Jams and preserves types were used in this article.

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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
Carob
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +1415%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +563.2%
Contains more Potassium +722.1%
Contains more Zinc +5783.3%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1415%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +563.2%
Contains more Potassium +722.1%
Contains more Zinc +5783.3%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%

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
Carob
10
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +2102.7%
Contains more Fats +44700%
Contains more Other +1056.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Water +1878.6%
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +2102.7%
Contains more Fats +44700%
Contains more Other +1056.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Water +1878.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1171.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1171.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 52.49g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 8.15g 0.37g Carob
Fats 31.36g 0.07g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 540kcal 278kcal Carob
Sugar 34.11g 48.5g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 1.1g Carob
Calcium 303mg 20mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.49mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 4mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 19mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 77mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 3.53mg 0.06mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.1mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0.04mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 2µg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.12mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.016mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.076mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.036mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.02mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.02mg Carob
Folate 21µg 11µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 0µg Carob
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 29.018g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 0.038g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carob Fruit preserves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Carob
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.