Sugar vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sugar and tootsie roll different?
- Tootsie roll has more copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and magnesium than sugar.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tootsie roll is 14% higher.
Sugars, granulated and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll are the varieties 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1757.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1075% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
1.59 g
Fats:
3.31 g
Carbs:
87.73 g
Water:
6.69 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33350% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +153.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.6µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Starch | 15.3g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0g | 3.31g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.056mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1.929g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 87.73g | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.967g | 4% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.59g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.266g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 387kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 87.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 56.32g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.967g)