Calories in
carob flour
222 kcal per 100 g Carob flour contains 222 calories per 100 grams, or about 229 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 4.6 g protein, 88.9 g carbohydrate and 0.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 94% carbohydrate, 5% protein, 2% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 103.0 g | 229 | 4.8 g | 91.5 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 tbsp | 6.0 g | 13 | 0.3 g | 5.3 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 222 kcal | 229 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 4.8 g |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 91.5 g |
| Fibre | 39.8 g | 41.0 g |
| Sugars | 49.1 g | 50.6 g |
| Sodium | 35.0 mg | 36.1 mg |
| Potassium | 827.0 mg | 851.8 mg |
| Calcium | 348.0 mg | 358.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 3.6 g | 3.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173755). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How carob flour compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, carob flour ranks 37 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 5% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (229 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 47 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in carob flour?
Carob flour contains 222 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 229 calories per cup. It also provides 4.6 g of protein, 88.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of carob flour?
By calories, carob flour is roughly 94% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 2% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 47 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the carob flour I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within legumes and legume products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Carob flour". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.