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Chocolate vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate and rolo

  • Rolo contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and caffeine than chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +197.3%
Contains more IronIron +1809.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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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% 11% 22% 0% 5% 28% 0.75% 0% 0% 41% 8% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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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 FatsFats +49.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.1%
Contains more WaterWater +374.2%
~equal in Protein ~5.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
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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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +353.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Rolo DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0mg 114%
Iron 8.02mg 0.42mg 95%
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg 62%
Magnesium 146mg 0mg 35%
Fiber 7g 0.9g 24%
Phosphorus 206mg 71mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 2.104g 19%
Zinc 2.01mg 0mg 18%
Saturated fat 18.519g 14.542g 18%
Fats 31.28g 20.93g 16%
Potassium 559mg 188mg 11%
Calcium 56mg 145mg 9%
Caffeine 43mg 6mg 9%
Sodium 24mg 188mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.265g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.12mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 0µg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.33µg 4%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 3.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.04mg 4%
Calories 546kcal 474kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 34µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 61.17g 67.95g 2%
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Protein 4.88g 5.08g 0%
Net carbs 54.17g 67.05g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 63.93g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
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 Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 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.