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Pretzel vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Tootsie roll

  • Tootsie roll contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • Tootsie roll contains 34 times less Fiber than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 3.4g of Fiber, while Tootsie roll contains 0.1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tootsie roll is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll.

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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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
8
:
2
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +2059.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Tootsie roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 16% 25% 11% 6% 11% 44% 7% 12%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +2059.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
8
:
2
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.29
Pretzel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Tootsie roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 0% 14% 17% 4% 18% 3% 7% 0% 24%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
2
:
3
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
Contains more Protein +531.4%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +113.7%
Equal in Carbs - 87.73
Pretzel
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Tootsie roll
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +531.4%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +113.7%
Equal in Carbs - 87.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
2
:
1
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.3%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Tootsie roll
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.266 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
1
:
5
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
Contains more Starch +374.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1037.7%
Contains more Fructose +29%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +489.2%
Pretzel
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tootsie roll
21% 55% 11% 3% 9%
Starch: 15.3 g
Sucrose: 39.35 g
Glucose: 7.85 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 2.18 g
Maltose: 6.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +374.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1037.7%
Contains more Fructose +29%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +489.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Tootsie roll Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Protein 10.04g 1.59g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 3.31g Tootsie roll
Carbs 80.39g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Calories 384kcal 387kcal Tootsie roll
Starch 72.58g 15.3g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.4g Tootsie roll
Sugar 2.21g 56.32g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0.1g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 36mg Tootsie roll
Iron 4.58mg 0.8mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 57mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 116mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 1.04mg 0.4mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.13mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.047mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 2.2µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.056mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.07mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.21mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.29mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 9µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.25mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.11mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.09mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.05mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.08mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Tootsie roll
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.967g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.266g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.016g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Tootsie roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Pretzel
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/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.