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Rolo vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rolo and starburst different?

  • Rolo is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin E, and iron, while starburst is higher in vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily need for vitamin C, 64% more than rolo.
  • Starburst is lower in sodium.

Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits types were used in this article.

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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
4
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 0.71% 0% 0.18% 0.38% 4% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 2% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9300%
Contains more IronIron +4100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1320%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0mg

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
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 3% 11% 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 196% 0% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg

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
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1139%
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more OtherOther +380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +85%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rolo Starburst DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.9mg 58.7mg 64%
Saturated fat 14.542g 7.778g 31%
Fats 20.93g 8.21g 20%
Calcium 145mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Protein 5.08g 0.41g 9%
Phosphorus 71mg 5mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.002mg 9%
Sodium 188mg 2mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.1mg 0.33mg 5%
Potassium 188mg 2mg 5%
Iron 0.42mg 0.01mg 5%
Carbs 67.95g 82.57g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.104g 0g 5%
Choline 20.1mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Calories 474kcal 408kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.001mg 2%
Caffeine 6mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.035mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.1µg 1%
Net carbs 67.05g 82.57g N/A
Magnesium 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 63.93g 58.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.005mg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.141g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rolo Starburst
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
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.764g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.