Cocoa butter vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cocoa butter and carob
- Cocoa butter has more vitamin K; however, carob is richer in zinc, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Cocoa butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 153% more.
- Cocoa butter contains 3 times more vitamin K than carob. Cocoa butter contains 24.7µg of vitamin K, while carob contains 7.7µg.
- Carob contains less saturated fat.
- Carob has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of carob is 39, while the glycemic index of cocoa butter is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, cocoa butter 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
8.15 g
Fats:
31.36 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
1.54 g
Other:
2.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
59.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.295 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6711.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +916.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.4% |
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 | 59.7g | 29.018g | 139% |
| Fats | 100g | 31.36g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.9g | 0.483g | 81% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 3.53mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 303mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.183mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 56.29g | 19% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 633mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3g | 0.295g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 126mg | 18% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 540kcal | 17% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.29mg | 16% |
| Protein | 0g | 8.15g | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.75mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.178mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 7.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 36mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.04mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 21µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.8mg | 1.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 52.49g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 34.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 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
8%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa butter contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carob is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 30.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)