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Caramel vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Tootsie roll different?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Tootsie roll is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 14% more than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll is lower in Sodium.

Candies, caramels and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +622.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +189.3%
Contains more FatsFats +144.7%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +164.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.266 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1207.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 382kcal 387kcal Tootsie roll
Protein 4.6g 1.59g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 3.31g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 77g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 17mg 22mg Tootsie roll
Calcium 138mg 36mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 116mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.8mg Tootsie roll
Sugar 65.5g 56.32g Tootsie roll
Fiber 0g 0.1g Tootsie roll
Copper 0.018mg 0.13mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.44mg 0.4mg Caramel
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 114mg 57mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.011mg 0.047mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 1.8µg 2.2µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.07mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.21mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.29mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.01mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 4µg 9µg Tootsie roll
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.967g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.266g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.192mg 0.04mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.06mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.11mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.09mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.01mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.05mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.08mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.03mg Caramel
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
Caramel Tootsie roll
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
15%
Caramel
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.