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Carob vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carob and Reesesticks

  • Carob has more Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Reesesticks are richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 79% more than Reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg
~equal in Copper ~0.2mg

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
5
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 2% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.4%
~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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more OtherOther +23.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.9%
~equal in Fats ~31.34g
~equal in Carbs ~55.38g
~equal in Water ~1.6g

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
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2140.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1486.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carob Reesesticks
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 Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 540kcal 521kcal Carob
Protein 8.15g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 31.36g 31.34g Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 52.49g 52.08g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 55.38g Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 6mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 303mg 70mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 295mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Sugar 34.11g 40.33g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 3.53mg 0.99mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 107mg 264mg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 1µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 1.57mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.44mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.15µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 5.9µg Carob
Folate 21µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 19mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 29.018g 13.21g Reesesticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Reesesticks
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%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks 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 - 6.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.