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Chocolate vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate and Rolo

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Rolo has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 114% higher.
  • Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
9
:
1
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Iron +1809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.1%
Contains more Potassium +197.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +158.9%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Rolo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 16% 0% 31% 17% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +1809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.1%
Contains more Potassium +197.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +158.9%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
5
:
7
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +142%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.5%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +142%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +374.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.08
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +49.5%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +374.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Rolo
Rolo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Rolo
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.265 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Rolo Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 67.05g Rolo
Protein 4.88g 5.08g Rolo
Fats 31.28g 20.93g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 67.95g Rolo
Calories 546kcal 474kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 63.93g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0.9g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 145mg Rolo
Iron 8.02mg 0.42mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 0mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 71mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 188mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 188mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.1mg Rolo
Vitamin C 0.9mg Rolo
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.12mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 8.1µg 3.2µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Rolo
Saturated Fat 18.519g 14.542g Rolo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 2.104g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.265g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.