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Carob vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carob and Rolo

  • The amount of Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Selenium in Carob is higher than in Rolo.
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 72% more than Rolo.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rolo is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, carob, unsweetened and Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carob
Carob
10
:
0
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Calcium +109%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Rolo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 16% 0% 31% 17% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +109%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carob
Carob
8
:
3
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Vitamin E +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Rolo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 22% 0% 3% 5% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 42% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
3
:
2
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Other +84.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +198.7%
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Rolo
5% 21% 68% 5%
Protein: 5.08 g
Fats: 20.93 g
Carbs: 67.95 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Other +84.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +198.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
1
:
2
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.6%
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Rolo
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.265 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carob Rolo
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Rolo Opinion
Net carbs 52.49g 67.05g Rolo
Protein 8.15g 5.08g Carob
Fats 31.36g 20.93g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 67.95g Rolo
Calories 540kcal 474kcal Carob
Sugar 34.11g 63.93g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 0.9g Carob
Calcium 303mg 145mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.42mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 71mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 188mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 188mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 0mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.57mg 1.1mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Rolo
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.12mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Carob
Folate 21µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 7.7µg 3.2µg Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 12mg Carob
Saturated Fat 29.018g 14.542g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 2.104g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.265g Carob

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Rolo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Carob
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/nutrients
  2. Rolo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.