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Mars vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mars and Tootsie roll?

  • Tootsie roll has less Fiber, and Calcium than Mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% higher.
  • Mars has 20 times more Fiber than Tootsie roll. Mars has 2g of Fiber, while Tootsie roll has 0.1g.
  • Tootsie roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll types in this comparison.

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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.
Mars
Mars
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
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 +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg

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.
Mars
Mars
2
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 1.7% 10% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
3
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 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 +169.2%
Contains more FatsFats +483.7%
Contains more OtherOther +238.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +293.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
0
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 475kcal 387kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 1.59g Mars
Fats 19.32g 3.31g Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Net carbs 70.4g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 72.4g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 12mg 2mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 22mg Tootsie roll
Calcium 90mg 36mg Mars
Potassium 116mg Tootsie roll
Iron 0.86mg 0.8mg Mars
Sugar 58.94g 56.32g Tootsie roll
Fiber 2g 0.1g Mars
Copper 0.13mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.4mg Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 57mg Tootsie roll
Sodium 136mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.047mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 2.2µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.056mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B3 0.21mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin K 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 9µg Tootsie roll
Trans Fat 0.131g Tootsie roll
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.967g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 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
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
Mars 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
1%
Mars
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll 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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.