Legumes & beans

Carob flour

FDC 173755cup (103 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 79 · +16 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Carob flour is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 79 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 17 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (142% DV), an excellent source of calcium (27% DV), a good source of potassium (18% DV). Most of its 222 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (49.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 4.6 g · 5%Carb 88.9 g · 94%Fat 0.7 g · 2%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories222 kcal11%
Total fat0.65 g1%
Saturated fat0.09 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium35 mg2%
Carbohydrate89 g32%
Dietary fiber40 g142%
Sugars49 g
Protein4.6 g9%
Potassium827 mg18%
Calcium348 mg27%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium54 mg13%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.63 mg4%

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FDC 173755

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber142% DV
Calcium27% DV
Potassium18% DV
Iron16% DV
Magnesium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density79 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g4.6 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g40 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g35 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid washDensity 80 vs 79Soy flour, full-fat, roastedDensity 81 vs 79Mung beans, mature seeds, rawDensity 82 vs 79

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