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 for saturated fat, 135% more than taffy (candy).
- The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.
- Carob has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carob is 39, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +2600% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 29.018g | 2.049g | 123% |
| Fats | 31.36g | 3.33g | 43% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 0.21mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 8mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 1mg | 18% |
| Protein | 8.15g | 0.03g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.01mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.004mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.012mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 56.29g | 91.56g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.01µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 0.7µg | 8% |
| Calories | 540kcal | 397kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 0.002mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Choline | 19mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 107mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.483g | 0.838g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.49g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 34.11g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
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:
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
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
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% |
