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

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The main differences between Rolo and Mounds candy bar

  • Rolo has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mounds candy bar is 44% higher.
  • Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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
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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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.5%
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 +∞%

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
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rolo
3
5% 21% 68% 5%
Protein: 5.08 g
Fats: 20.93 g
Carbs: 67.95 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.44 g
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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.
Rolo Mounds candy bar
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 Rolo Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 474kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 5.08g 4.6g Rolo
Fats 20.93g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Rolo
Net carbs 67.05g 54.89g Rolo
Carbs 67.95g 58.59g Rolo
Cholesterol 12mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 0mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 145mg 21mg Rolo
Potassium 188mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.42mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 63.93g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0.9g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 71mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 188mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 121IU 0IU Rolo
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.1mg 0.19mg Rolo
Manganese 0mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 0µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.058mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Rolo
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg Rolo
Folate 0µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 20.1mg 11.8mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 14.542g 20.58g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.104g 0.39g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g 0.14g Rolo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rolo Mounds candy bar
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
10%
Rolo
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
53%
Mounds candy bar

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. Rolo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168765/nutrients
  2. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.