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Tootsie roll vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tootsie roll and Molasses different?

  • Tootsie roll is richer in Vitamin K, while Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 64% more than Tootsie roll.

Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Molasses 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Calcium +469.4%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +1162.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Copper +274.6%
Contains more Manganese +3155.3%
Contains more Selenium +709.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 16% 25% 11% 6% 11% 44% 7% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Calcium +469.4%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +1162.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Copper +274.6%
Contains more Manganese +3155.3%
Contains more Selenium +709.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6600%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3210%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Contains more Other +385.3%
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3210%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Contains more Other +385.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5928.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.266 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5928.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +33.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +51.8%
Contains more Fructose +3097.5%
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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +33.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +51.8%
Contains more Fructose +3097.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tootsie roll Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 87.63g 74.73g Tootsie roll
Protein 1.59g 0g Tootsie roll
Fats 3.31g 0.1g Tootsie roll
Carbs 87.73g 74.73g Tootsie roll
Calories 387kcal 290kcal Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Fructose 0.4g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 56.32g 74.72g Tootsie roll
Fiber 0.1g 0g Tootsie roll
Calcium 36mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.8mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 22mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 57mg 31mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 116mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 44mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.4mg 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Copper 0.13mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.047mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 2.2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.041mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.002mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 9µg 0µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin K 9.6µg 0µg Tootsie roll
Tryptophan 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.04mg Tootsie roll
Isoleucine 0.06mg Tootsie roll
Leucine 0.11mg Tootsie roll
Lysine 0.09mg Tootsie roll
Methionine 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Tootsie roll
Valine 0.08mg Tootsie roll
Histidine 0.03mg Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.967g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 0.032g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 0.05g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g Tootsie roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tootsie roll Molasses
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
8%
Tootsie roll
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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