Carob flour vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Carob flour is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Carob flour 222
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Carob flour 4.62
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Carob flour 88.9
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Carob flour 0.650
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Carob flour 39.8
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Carob flour — 4.62g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Carob flour — 222 vs 237 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Carob flour scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Carob flour | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 222 kcal | 237 kcal | -6% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.58 g | 40.6 g | -91% |
| Protein | 4.62 g | 3.80 g | +22% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.650 g | 0.030 g | +2067% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 88.9 g | 55.0 g | +62% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 39.8 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.090 g | 0.011 g | +718% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.197 g | 0.003 g | +6467% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.053 mg | 0.101 mg | -48% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.461 mg | 0.056 mg | +723% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.90 mg | 0.631 mg | +201% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.047 mg | 0.378 mg | -88% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.366 mg | 0.084 mg | +336% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 29.0 ug | 107 ug | -73% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 11.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 8.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.630 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 348 mg | 22.0 mg | +1482% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.94 mg | 1.13 mg | +160% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 54.0 mg | 31.0 mg | +74% |
| Phosphorus, P | 79.0 mg | 74.0 mg | +7% |
| Potassium, K | 827 mg | 119 mg | +595% |
| Sodium, Na | 35.0 mg | 218 mg | -84% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.920 mg | 1.56 mg | -41% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.571 mg | 0.265 mg | +115% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.508 mg | 0.504 mg | +1% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.30 ug | 3.20 ug | +66% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 929 kj | 992 kj | -6% |
| Ash | 2.27 g | 0.580 g | +291% |
| Total Sugars | 49.1 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 29.0 ug | 107 ug | -73% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 29.0 ug | 107 ug | -73% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 14.0 IU | 5.00 IU | +180% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.072 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.194 g | 0.003 g | +6367% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.216 g | 0.006 g | +3500% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.212 g | 0.006 g | +3433% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.048 g | 0.036 g | +33% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.271 g | 0.129 g | +110% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.209 g | 0.151 g | +38% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.442 g | 0.319 g | +39% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.196 g | 0.286 g | -31% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.081 g | 0.040 g | +103% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.029 g | 0.035 g | -17% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.151 g | 0.201 g | -25% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.120 g | 0.113 g | +6% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.446 g | 0.196 g | +128% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.130 g | 0.246 g | -47% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.122 g | 0.100 g | +22% |
| Alanine | 0.584 g | 0.222 g | +163% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.503 g | 0.451 g | +12% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.362 g | 0.593 g | -39% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.267 g | 0.145 g | +84% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.354 g | 0.167 g | +112% |
| Serine | 0.304 g | 0.187 g | +63% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 0.440 mg | — | |
| Myricetin | 6.73 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 38.8 mg | — | |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate | 30.1 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate | 109 mg | — | |
| (+)-Catechin | 50.8 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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