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Caramel vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Rolo?

  • Rolo has less Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than Caramel.
  • Rolo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 60% higher.
  • Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels and Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate types in this comparison.

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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.
Caramel
Caramel
7
:
3
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Equal in Calcium - 145
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Rolo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 16% 0% 31% 17% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Equal in Calcium - 145

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.
Caramel
Caramel
6
:
5
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
2
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +84.8%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +158.4%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +84.8%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +158.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Rolo
Rolo
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1212.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Rolo
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.265 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1212.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Rolo Opinion
Net carbs 77g 67.05g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 5.08g Rolo
Fats 8.1g 20.93g Rolo
Carbs 77g 67.95g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 474kcal Rolo
Sugar 65.5g 63.93g Rolo
Fiber 0g 0.9g Rolo
Calcium 138mg 145mg Rolo
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg Rolo
Magnesium 17mg 0mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 71mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 188mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 188mg Rolo
Zinc 0.44mg 0mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.1mg Rolo
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Rolo
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.12mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.04mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.2µg Rolo
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 14.542g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.104g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.265g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rolo
Rolo contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.