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Rolo vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rolo and Molasses?

  • Rolo is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Molasses are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rolo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% higher.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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
1
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.7%
Contains more IronIron +1023.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
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
7
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%
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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +20830%
Contains more WaterWater +375.4%
Contains more OtherOther +129.2%
~equal in Carbs ~74.73g

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rolo Molasses Opinion
Calories 474kcal 290kcal Rolo
Protein 5.08g 0g Rolo
Fats 20.93g 0.1g Rolo
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Rolo
Net carbs 67.05g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 67.95g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 0mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 145mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 188mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.42mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 63.93g 74.72g Rolo
Fiber 0.9g 0g Rolo
Copper 0mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0mg 0.29mg Molasses
Phosphorus 71mg 31mg Rolo
Sodium 188mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 121IU 0IU Rolo
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.1mg 0mg Rolo
Manganese 0mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.002mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Rolo
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg Rolo
Choline 20.1mg 13.3mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 14.542g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 2.104g 0.032g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g 0.05g Rolo
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rolo Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.524g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rolo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168765/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.