Chocolate vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate and carob
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and caffeine, while carob has more calcium and zinc.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 94% more than carob.
- The amount of saturated fat in chocolate is lower.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of carob is 39.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, carob, unsweetened.
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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 | +305.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +521.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +913.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +441.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
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Fats
~31.36g
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Carbs
~56.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1875.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +270.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.183mg | 94% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.29mg | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.14mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 29.018g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 36mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 303mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.483g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 3.53mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 3.8g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.178mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.57mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 8.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.295g | 5% |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 107mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Choline | 19mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 633mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 56.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.28µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 540kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 31.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 52.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 34.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
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.