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Rolo vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rolo and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Potassium, and Iron than Rolo.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Rolo is 62% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1712.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6166.7%
Contains more IronIron +4100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7000%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~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% 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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +528.5%
Contains more OtherOther +526.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.7%
~equal in Water ~4.85g

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rolo Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 474kcal 397kcal Rolo
Protein 5.08g 0.03g Rolo
Fats 20.93g 3.33g Rolo
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Rolo
Net carbs 67.05g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 67.95g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 12mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Calcium 145mg 8mg Rolo
Potassium 188mg 3mg Rolo
Iron 0.42mg 0.01mg Rolo
Sugar 63.93g 68.48g Rolo
Fiber 0.9g 0g Rolo
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 71mg 1mg Rolo
Sodium 188mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 121IU 100IU Rolo
Vitamin A 34µg 27µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.1mg 0.09mg Rolo
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.012mg Rolo
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.002mg Rolo
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.01µg Rolo
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.3µg Rolo
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Rolo
Choline 20.1mg Rolo
Saturated Fat 14.542g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.104g 0.838g Rolo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g 0.121g Rolo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rolo Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.493g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Rolo
Rolo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rolo
Rolo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.