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Rolo vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rolo and Twix

  • Twix has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Magnesium than Rolo.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% more.
  • Rolo contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.

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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%
Twix
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~186mg
~equal in Sodium ~198mg

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%
Twix
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 2% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg
~equal in Choline ~20.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rolo
4
5% 21% 68% 5%
Protein: 5.08 g
Fats: 20.93 g
Carbs: 67.95 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.44 g
Twix
1
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
~equal in Protein ~4.91g
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g
~equal in Water ~4.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rolo
1
86% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.265 g
Twix
2
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rolo Twix Opinion
Calories 474kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 5.08g 4.91g Rolo
Fats 20.93g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.6mg Rolo
Net carbs 67.05g 63.7g Rolo
Carbs 67.95g 64.8g Rolo
Cholesterol 12mg 7mg Twix
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 145mg 106mg Rolo
Potassium 188mg 186mg Rolo
Iron 0.42mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 63.93g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0.9g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 71mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 188mg 198mg Rolo
Vitamin A 121IU 67IU Rolo
Vitamin A 34µg 20µg Rolo
Vitamin E 1.1mg 0.74mg Rolo
Manganese 0mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 0µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.33µg
Vitamin K 3.2µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0g 0.342g Rolo
Choline 20.1mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 14.542g 18.96g Rolo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.104g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.265g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rolo Twix
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%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rolo
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rolo
Rolo contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rolo
Rolo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.