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Carob vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carob and Reeses cups

  • Carob is higher in Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin E, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, and Copper.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% higher.
  • Carob has 10 times more Vitamin E than Reeses cups. While Carob has 1.57mg of Vitamin E, Reeses cups have only 0.15mg.
  • Reeses cups have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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
6
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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.21mg

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
6
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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +285%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.26µg

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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
~equal in Fats ~30.53g
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g
~equal in Water ~1.44g
~equal in Other ~2.43g

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2612.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1764.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 540kcal 515kcal Carob
Protein 8.15g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 31.36g 30.53g Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Carob
Net carbs 52.49g 51.76g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 55.36g Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 6mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 303mg 78mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 343mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 1.21mg Carob
Sugar 34.11g 47.17g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 3.6g Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 3.53mg 1.28mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 107mg 357mg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.15mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 1.4µg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.11mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.62mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.26µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 2µg Carob
Folate 21µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 19mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 29.018g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.