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Kit Kat vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kit Kat and Rolo

  • Rolo contains less Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Copper is 24% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rolo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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 PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16%

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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +182.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~equal in Carbs ~67.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kit Kat 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Rolo Opinion
Calories 518kcal 474kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 5.08g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 20.93g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Rolo
Net carbs 63.59g 67.05g Rolo
Carbs 64.59g 67.95g Rolo
Cholesterol 11mg 12mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 0mg Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 145mg Rolo
Potassium 231mg 188mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.42mg Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 63.93g Kit Kat
Fiber 1g 0.9g Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0mg Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 71mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 188mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A 24µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.1mg Rolo
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.12mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.04mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.33µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 3.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 0µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Rolo
Choline 31mg 20.1mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 14.542g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 2.104g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.265g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
19%
Kit Kat
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.