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Carob vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between carob and mounds candy bar

  • Carob has more calcium, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin E, while mounds candy bar has more manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Carob covers your daily need for saturated fat, 42% more than mounds candy bar.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mounds candy bar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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
5
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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +577.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.9%

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% 0.33% 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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +381.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +61%
~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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
Contains more OtherOther +129.3%
Contains more WaterWater +487.7%
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
2
97%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
97% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Mounds candy bar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.018g 20.58g 38%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.948mg 35%
Calcium 303mg 21mg 28%
Copper 0.183mg 0.4mg 24%
Zinc 3.53mg 1.1mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Iron 1.29mg 2.09mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.245mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.19mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.058mg 9%
Potassium 633mg 321mg 9%
Protein 8.15g 4.6g 7%
Fats 31.36g 26.6g 7%
Magnesium 36mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin K 7.7µg 1.6µg 5%
Phosphorus 126mg 91mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.277mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.049mg 4%
Folate 21µg 6µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg 3%
Calories 540kcal 486kcal 3%
Selenium 5.2µg 6.6µg 3%
Sodium 107mg 145mg 2%
Carbs 56.29g 58.59g 1%
Choline 19mg 11.8mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.14g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 52.49g 54.89g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 34.11g 46.19g N/A
Fiber 3.8g 3.7g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.483g 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Mounds candy bar
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.