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Rolo vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rolo and Carob

  • The amount of Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Selenium in Carob is higher than in Rolo.
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 72% more than Rolo.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rolo is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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.
Rolo
0
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%
Carob
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.7%
Contains more IronIron +207.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Rolo
3
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%
Carob
8
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 1.7% 0.6% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +140.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rolo
2
5% 21% 68% 5%
Protein: 5.08 g
Fats: 20.93 g
Carbs: 67.95 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.44 g
Carob
3
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +198.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rolo
2
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.265 g
Carob
1
97%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +335.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rolo Carob Opinion
Calories 474kcal 540kcal Carob
Protein 5.08g 8.15g Carob
Fats 20.93g 31.36g Carob
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Rolo
Net carbs 67.05g 52.49g Rolo
Carbs 67.95g 56.29g Rolo
Cholesterol 12mg 1mg Carob
Magnesium 0mg 36mg Carob
Calcium 145mg 303mg Carob
Potassium 188mg 633mg Carob
Iron 0.42mg 1.29mg Carob
Sugar 63.93g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 0.9g 3.8g Carob
Copper 0mg 0.183mg Carob
Zinc 0mg 3.53mg Carob
Phosphorus 71mg 126mg Carob
Sodium 188mg 107mg Carob
Vitamin A 121IU 10IU Rolo
Vitamin A 34µg 1µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.1mg 1.57mg Carob
Manganese 0mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 0µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.28µg Rolo
Vitamin K 3.2µg 7.7µg Carob
Folate 0µg 21µg Carob
Choline 20.1mg 19mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 14.542g 29.018g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.104g 0.483g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g 0.295g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rolo Carob
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
10%
Rolo
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rolo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168765/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.