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Mars vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Rolo

  • Mars has more Iron, however, Rolo has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Rolo is 14% higher.
  • Rolo has 2 times less Fiber than Mars. Mars has 2g of Fiber, while Rolo has 0.9g.
  • Mars is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
Mars
Mars
2
:
8
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Mars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Rolo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 16% 0% 31% 17% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%

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.
Mars
Mars
1
:
11
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Vitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Mars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +38%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
2
:
3
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Water +170.6%
Equal in Fats - 20.93
Equal in Carbs - 67.95
Mars
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 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 Other +59.7%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Water +170.6%
Equal in Fats - 20.93
Equal in Carbs - 67.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
1
:
2
Rolo
Rolo
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Mars
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Rolo
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.265 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Rolo Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 67.05g Mars
Protein 4.28g 5.08g Rolo
Fats 19.32g 20.93g Rolo
Carbs 72.4g 67.95g Mars
Calories 475kcal 474kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 63.93g Mars
Fiber 2g 0.9g Mars
Calcium 90mg 145mg Rolo
Iron 0.86mg 0.42mg Mars
Phosphorus 71mg Rolo
Potassium 188mg Rolo
Sodium 136mg 188mg Mars
Vitamin A 167IU 121IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.1mg Rolo
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Rolo
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Rolo
Vitamin B2 0.12mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Rolo
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 3.2µg Rolo
Cholesterol 12mg 12mg
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Rolo
Saturated Fat 11.651g 14.542g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 2.104g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g Rolo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars 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
1%
Mars
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.891g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.