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M&Ms Peanut vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between M&Ms Peanut and Rolo

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E than Rolo.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 56% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
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 +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.2%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
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 EVitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8305%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~3.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 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 +88.4%
Contains more FatsFats +24.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +85.5%
~equal in Other ~1.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +284.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1204.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Rolo Opinion
Calories 515kcal 474kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 5.08g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 20.93g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Rolo
Net carbs 56.78g 67.05g Rolo
Carbs 60.48g 67.95g Rolo
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 145mg Rolo
Potassium 347mg 188mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.42mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 63.93g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0.9g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 71mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 188mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 121IU Rolo
Vitamin A 22µg 34µg Rolo
Vitamin E 2.85mg 1.1mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.02mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.12mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.04mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.33µg Rolo
Vitamin K 3µg 3.2µg Rolo
Folate 55µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g 0g Rolo
Choline 37.3mg 20.1mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 14.542g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 2.104g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.265g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut 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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.373g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.