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Kit Kat vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kit Kat and Tootsie roll

  • Tootsie roll has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B1 than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 85% more than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.1%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%

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.
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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 +309.4%
Contains more FatsFats +685.2%
Contains more OtherOther +88.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more WaterWater +310.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 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 LactoseLactose +276.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +44.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4806.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +9242.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~39.35g
~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.
Kit Kat Tootsie roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 518kcal 387kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 1.59g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 3.31g Kit Kat
Net carbs 63.59g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 64.59g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 11mg 2mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 37mg 22mg Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 36mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 116mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.8mg Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 56.32g Kit Kat
Fiber 1g 0.1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0.13mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.4mg Tootsie roll
Starch 10.6g 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 135mg 57mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.1mg 0.047mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 2.2µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.056mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.07mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.29mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.01mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 14µg 9µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Tootsie roll
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.967g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 1.929g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.266g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.19mg 0.04mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.06mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.01mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.05mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.08mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.03mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 0.4g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.016g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
19%
Kit Kat
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat 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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.