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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
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Rolo
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 44% 17% 16% 0% 0% 30% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.7%
Contains more IronIron +207.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0.6% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Rolo
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7.3% 22% 0% 5% 28% 0.75% 0% 0% 41% 8% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +140.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~20.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
3
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
2
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 ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +198.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
1
97%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
Rolo
2
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.265 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Rolo Opinion
Calories 540kcal 474kcal Carob
Protein 8.15g 5.08g Carob
Fats 31.36g 20.93g Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Rolo
Net carbs 52.49g 67.05g Rolo
Carbs 56.29g 67.95g Rolo
Cholesterol 1mg 12mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Carob
Calcium 303mg 145mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 188mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.42mg Carob
Sugar 34.11g 63.93g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 0.9g Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 0mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 71mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 188mg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A 1µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.57mg 1.1mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 0µg Carob
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
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 7.7µg 3.2µg Carob
Folate 21µg 0µg Carob
Choline 19mg 20.1mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 29.018g 14.542g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 2.104g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.265g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Rolo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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.