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Twizzlers vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between twizzlers and carob

  • Twizzlers have more monounsaturated fat, while carob has more calcium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and iron.
  • Carob covers your daily need for saturated fat, 142% more than twizzlers.
  • Twizzlers contain 4 times more monounsaturated fat than carob. While twizzlers contain 1.88g of monounsaturated fat, carob contains only 0.483g.
  • The amount of sugar in carob is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Carob
10
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3687.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1610.8%
Contains more IronIron +360.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carob
12
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% 0.33% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41%
Contains more WaterWater +874%
Contains more ProteinProtein +254.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1087.9%
Contains more OtherOther +285.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Carob
1
97%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +289.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Carob DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.54g 29.018g 129%
Fats 2.64g 31.36g 44%
Zinc 3.53mg 32%
Calcium 8mg 303mg 30%
Copper 0.183mg 20%
Potassium 37mg 633mg 18%
Phosphorus 24mg 126mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 14%
Fiber 0.6g 3.8g 13%
Iron 0.28mg 1.29mg 13%
Protein 2.3g 8.15g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.57mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Calories 347kcal 540kcal 10%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Carbs 79.37g 56.29g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.7µg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Sodium 195mg 107mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.88g 0.483g 3%
Choline 19mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.295g 1%
Net carbs 78.77g 52.49g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 51.35g 34.11g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Carob
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
0%
Twizzlers
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.