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Carob vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carob and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 in Carob is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 135% more than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
9
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3687.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21000%
Contains more IronIron +12800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1581%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%

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
11
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 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +841.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1056.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.7%
Contains more WaterWater +214.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
1
97%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 540kcal 397kcal Carob
Protein 8.15g 0.03g Carob
Fats 31.36g 3.33g Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Carob
Net carbs 52.49g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 56.29g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 1mg 9mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Carob
Calcium 303mg 8mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 3mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.01mg Carob
Sugar 34.11g 68.48g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 0g Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 0.21mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 1mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 10IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.09mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.012mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.002mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.004mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.01µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 0.3µg Carob
Folate 21µg 0µg Carob
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Carob
Choline 19mg Carob
Saturated Fat 29.018g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.121g Carob
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carob Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.969g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.