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Rolo vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rolo and Carob

  • 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, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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.
Rolo
Rolo
0
:
10
Carob
Carob
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 +∞%
Rolo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 16% 0% 31% 17% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
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.
Rolo
Rolo
3
:
8
Carob
Carob
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rolo
Rolo
2
:
3
Carob
Carob
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +198.7%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Other +84.7%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +198.7%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Other +84.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rolo Carob
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
10%
Rolo
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
49%
Carob

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