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Corn syrup vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Rolo

  • Corn syrup has more Copper, and Selenium, while Rolo has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E.
  • Rolo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545.5%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +378.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Rolo Opinion
Calories 286kcal 474kcal Rolo
Protein 0g 5.08g Rolo
Fats 0g 20.93g Rolo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Rolo
Net carbs 77.59g 67.05g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 67.95g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 145mg Rolo
Potassium 44mg 188mg Rolo
Iron 0.37mg 0.42mg Rolo
Sugar 77.59g 63.93g Rolo
Fiber 0g 0.9g Rolo
Copper 0.053mg 0mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 71mg Rolo
Sodium 155mg 188mg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 0mg 1.1mg Rolo
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Rolo
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.12mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.04mg Rolo
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Rolo
Choline 13.3mg 20.1mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 0g 14.542g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.104g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.265g Rolo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.542g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.