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Twix vs. Rolo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twix and Rolo

  • 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, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate.

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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.
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
~equal in Potassium ~188mg
~equal in Sodium ~188mg

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.
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg
~equal in Choline ~20.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
~equal in Protein ~5.08g
~equal in Carbs ~67.95g
~equal in Water ~4.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Rolo
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
18%
Twix
10%
Rolo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
13%
Rolo

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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/nutrients
  2. Rolo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168765/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.