Carob vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between carob and reese's pieces
- Carob has more calcium, zinc, and iron; however, reese's pieces are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and folate.
- Carob's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% more.
- Carob contains 4 times more calcium than reese's pieces. Carob contains 303mg of calcium, while reese's pieces contain 69mg.
- Reese's pieces contain less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +339.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +685.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +482.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.15 g
Fats:
31.36 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
1.54 g
Other:
2.66 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
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Carbs
~59.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.295 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +823.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +537.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.018g | 16.42g | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 1.1mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 6.06mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 0.41mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 69mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 1.15mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 88mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 207mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1.88g | 11% |
| Fats | 31.36g | 24.77g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.483g | 4.46g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.49mg | 10% |
| Folate | 21µg | 55µg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.15g | 12.46g | 9% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 359mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 0.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.11µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 5.9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 19mg | 28.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 540kcal | 497kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 56.29g | 59.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.49g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 34.11g | 53.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
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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