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Aspartame vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Aspartame and Tootsie roll

  • Aspartame contains less Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll's daily need coverage for Copper is 14% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.35% 1.5% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 11% 10% 30% 43% 11% 24% 5.7% 6.1% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2800%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0% 13% 0% 14% 16% 3.9% 17% 2.3% 0% 24% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
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 ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~87.73g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 8.36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +83%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Aspartame Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 365kcal 387kcal Tootsie roll
Protein 2.17g 1.59g Aspartame
Fats 0g 3.31g Tootsie roll
Net carbs 89.08g 87.63g Aspartame
Carbs 89.08g 87.73g Aspartame
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Aspartame
Magnesium 0mg 22mg Tootsie roll
Calcium 0mg 36mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 4mg 116mg Tootsie roll
Iron 0.04mg 0.8mg Tootsie roll
Sugar 80.7g 56.32g Tootsie roll
Fiber 0g 0.1g Tootsie roll
Copper 0mg 0.13mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.01mg 0.4mg Tootsie roll
Starch 8.36g 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 0mg 57mg Tootsie roll
Sodium 0mg 44mg Aspartame
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0mg 0.047mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 0.5µg 2.2µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.056mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.21mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin K 0µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 0µg 9µg Tootsie roll
Saturated Fat 0g 0.967g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.266g Tootsie roll
Tryptophan 0mg 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0mg 0.04mg Tootsie roll
Isoleucine 0mg 0.06mg Tootsie roll
Leucine 0mg 0.11mg Tootsie roll
Lysine 0mg 0.09mg Tootsie roll
Methionine 0mg 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Phenylalanine 1.186mg 0.05mg Aspartame
Valine 0mg 0.08mg Tootsie roll
Histidine 0mg 0.03mg Tootsie roll
Fructose 0.4g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g Tootsie roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Aspartame Tootsie roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Aspartame
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.