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Mounds candy bar vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mounds candy bar and rolo

  • Mounds candy bar has more copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, selenium, fiber, and zinc; however, rolo has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mounds candy bar is 44% higher.
  • Rolo is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy 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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
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 +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +397.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.5%

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
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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 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 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 FatsFats +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 -29.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +439.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Rolo DV% diff.
Copper 0.4mg 0mg 44%
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg 41%
Saturated fat 20.58g 14.542g 27%
Iron 2.09mg 0.42mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Magnesium 55mg 0mg 13%
Selenium 6.6µg 0µg 12%
Calcium 21mg 145mg 12%
Fiber 3.7g 0.9g 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0mg 10%
Fats 26.6g 20.93g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 2.104g 4%
Potassium 321mg 188mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 6mg 3%
Cholesterol 2mg 12mg 3%
Phosphorus 91mg 71mg 3%
Carbs 58.59g 67.95g 3%
Sodium 145mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.02mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 20.1mg 2%
Protein 4.6g 5.08g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.265g 1%
Calories 486kcal 474kcal 1%
Net carbs 54.89g 67.05g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 63.93g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Rolo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
7%
Mounds candy bar
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
13%
Rolo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.038g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.