Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Candies, sweet chocolate VS Candies, carob, unsweetened

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Candies, sweet chocolate	3%	54%	43%
Candies, carob, unsweetened	6%	52%	42%

Macro Nutrients

	Candies, sweet chocolate	Candies, carob, unsweetened	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	34.7% 1006kcal	37% 1072kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	70% 68g	64% 62.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	125% 40g	180% 57.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.72% 0.06g	3.84% 0.062g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11.2% 1.9g	3.1% 0.52g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0.68% 2mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	92% 120g	86% 112g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	141% 102g	93% 67.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	28.7% 11g	20% 7.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14% 7.74g	29% 16g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Candies, sweet chocolate	Candies, carob, unsweetened	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.3% 0.04mg	16.5% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	36.6% 0.48mg	27% 0.35mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.3% 1.33mg	13% 2.06mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.8% 0.14mg	29.8% 1.5mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.56% 0.085mg	20% 0.26mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	1.5% 5.95μg	10.4% 41.7μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	23% 0.56μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	1.1% 0.99mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.44% 0.52mg	20.8% 3.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	10.4% 12.5μg	12.7% 15.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Candies, sweet chocolate	Candies, carob, unsweetened	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.76% 47.6mg	60% 601mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	127% 1.14mg	40.4% 0.36mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	68.5% 5.48mg	32% 2.56mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	53.4% 224mg	17% 71.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	42.6% 0.98mg	12% 0.28mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	41.7% 292mg	35.7% 250mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17% 575mg	37% 1256mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	10% 5.56μg	18.8% 10.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.1% 31.8mg	14% 212mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	27% 2.98mg	63.7% 7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.027% 0.99g	0.083% 3.06g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Candies, sweet chocolate VS Candies, carob, unsweetened per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Candies, sweet chocolate versus 7 oz of Candies, carob, unsweetened to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Candies, sweet chocolate vs Candies, carob, unsweetened:

• 7 ounces of Candies, sweet chocolate have 1.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Candies, carob, unsweetened.
• While 7 oz of Candies, carob, unsweetened contain 5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3, 10.6 times more Vitamin B5, 3 times more Vitamin B6, 7 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12 and 6 times more Vitamin E than Candies, sweet chocolate.
• Both Candies, sweet chocolate and Candies, carob, unsweetened provide similar amounts of Vitamin K per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Candies, sweet chocolate have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin E
• Both Candies, sweet chocolate as well as Candies, carob, unsweetened have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Candies, sweet chocolate vs Candies, carob, unsweetened:

• 7 ounces of Candies, sweet chocolate have 3.1 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron, 3.1 times more Magnesium and 3.5 times more Manganese than Candies, carob, unsweetened.
• While 7 oz of Candies, carob, unsweetened contain 12.6 times more Calcium, 2.2 times more Potassium, 1.9 times more Selenium, 6.7 times more Sodium and 2.4 times more Zinc than Candies, sweet chocolate.
• Both Candies, sweet chocolate and Candies, carob, unsweetened contain similar levels of Phosphorus per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Candies, sweet chocolate have 3.6 times more Omega 6, 1.5 times more Sugars and 1.4 times more Fiber than Candies, carob, unsweetened.
• While 7 oz of Candies, carob, unsweetened contain 1.4 times more Saturated Fat and 2.1 times more Protein than Candies, sweet chocolate.
• Both Candies, sweet chocolate and Candies, carob, unsweetened offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat and Carbohydrate per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Candies, carob, unsweetened provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6
• Both Candies, sweet chocolate as well as Candies, carob, unsweetened provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in seven ounces.