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Pretzel vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Tootsie roll

  • Tootsie roll contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • Tootsie roll contains 34 times less Fiber than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 3.4g of Fiber, while Tootsie roll contains 0.1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tootsie roll is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
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 +31.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +472.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2059.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more FolateFolate +1744.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 +531.4%
Contains more OtherOther +416.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13%
Contains more WaterWater +113.7%
~equal in Carbs ~87.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 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 -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +165.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 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 +374.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1037.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +29%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +489.2%
~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.
Pretzel Tootsie roll
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 384kcal 387kcal Tootsie roll
Protein 10.04g 1.59g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 3.31g Tootsie roll
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 80.39g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 36mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 223mg 116mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.8mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 56.32g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0.1g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.13mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.4mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 15.3g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 57mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 1.015mg 0.047mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 2.2µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.056mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.07mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.21mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.29mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 166µg 9µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Tootsie roll
Choline 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.967g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.266g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.25mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.11mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.09mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.05mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.08mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.4g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.016g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel 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
37%
Pretzel
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.

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