Calories in Carob flour
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Carob flour contains 222 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (6 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 63% of the Daily Value for copper, 35% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 27% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.65 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.09 g | 0.5% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 35 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 88.9 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 39.8 g | 142% |
| Total sugars M | 49.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.46 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.047 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 29 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 11.9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 348 mg | 27% |
| Iron ? | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium ? | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus ? | 79 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 827 mg | 18% |
| Zinc ? | 0.92 mg | 8% |
| Copper ? | 0.57 mg | 63% |
| Manganese ? | 0.51 mg | 22% |
| Selenium M | 5.3 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.6 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber39.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars49.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.65 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium35 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.22 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.048 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.27 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.21 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.44 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.081 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.029 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.12 g |
| Valine ? | 0.45 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.13 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.12 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.58 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.36 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.27 g |
| Proline ? | 0.35 g |
| Serine ? | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.072 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 929 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 14 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 29 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, raw Raw | 335 | 20.6 g | 62.8 g | 0.93 g |
| Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw Raw | 341 | 26.1 g | 58.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw Raw | 338 | 21.5 g | 63.4 g | 0.69 g |
| Beans, french, mature seeds, raw Raw | 343 | 18.8 g | 64.1 g | 2 g |
| Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw Raw | 333 | 23.6 g | 60 g | 0.83 g |
| Beans, small white, mature seeds, raw Raw | 336 | 21.1 g | 62.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Beans, yellow, mature seeds, raw Raw | 345 | 22 g | 60.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw Raw | 364 | 23.1 g | 61.6 g | 3.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in carob flour?
100 g of carob flour has 222 kcal. 1 tbsp (6 g): about 13 kcal. 1 cup (103 g): about 229 kcal.
How much protein is in carob flour?
Carob flour contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.28 g in 1 tbsp (6 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in carob flour?
Carob flour has 88.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 39.8 g of fiber and 49.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in carob flour?
Carob flour contains 0.65 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.09 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does carob flour contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (63% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (35% DV), calcium (27% DV), manganese (22% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in carob flour?
100 g contains 35 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173755. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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