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Macaroon vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macaroon and Rolo

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Rolo has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rolo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Rolo
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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 IronIron +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Rolo
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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% 7.3% 22% 0% 5% 28% 0.75% 0% 0% 41% 8% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Rolo
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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 WaterWater +150%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
~equal in Fats ~20.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Rolo
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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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Rolo Opinion
Calories 460kcal 474kcal Rolo
Protein 3.02g 5.08g Rolo
Fats 22.55g 20.93g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Rolo
Net carbs 56.12g 67.05g Rolo
Carbs 61.22g 67.95g Rolo
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 145mg Rolo
Potassium 123mg 188mg Rolo
Iron 0.82mg 0.42mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 63.93g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0.9g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 71mg Rolo
Sodium 241mg 188mg Rolo
Vitamin A 0IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.1mg Rolo
Selenium 6.8µg 0µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.12mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 1.1µg 3.2µg Rolo
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 20.1mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 20.099g 14.542g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 2.104g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.265g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rolo
Rolo contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.