It is an immediate source of energy due to its high carbohydrate content, specifically in glucose and sucrose. It is also rich in dietary fiber.

It is an important protein source, as 100g of carob contains 5-8g of protein. It contains very little fat (0.2-0.6%).

It contains a range of vitamins and trace elements, such as:

• vitamin A
• B-complex vitamins
• potassium
• phosphorus
• calcium
• magnesium
• iron
• zinc
• manganese
• copper