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Tootsie roll vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tootsie roll and Caramel different?

  • Tootsie roll is richer in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K, while Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 14% more than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll contains 7 times more Copper than Caramel. Tootsie roll contains 0.13mg of Copper, while Caramel contains 0.018mg.
  • Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +622.2%
Contains more Manganese +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 16% 25% 11% 6% 11% 44% 7% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +622.2%
Contains more Manganese +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 0% 14% 17% 4% 18% 3% 7% 0% 24%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +164.7%
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +164.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tootsie roll Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tootsie roll Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 87.63g 77g Tootsie roll
Protein 1.59g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 3.31g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 87.73g 77g Tootsie roll
Calories 387kcal 382kcal Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Fructose 0.4g Tootsie roll
Sugar 56.32g 65.5g Tootsie roll
Fiber 0.1g 0g Tootsie roll
Calcium 36mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.8mg 0.14mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 57mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 116mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 44mg 245mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.4mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.13mg 0.018mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.047mg 0.011mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 2.2µg 1.8µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.46mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.148mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 9µg 4µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 9.6µg 1.8µg Tootsie roll
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.06mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.04mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.06mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.11mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.09mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.01mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.08mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.03mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 2mg 7mg Tootsie roll
Saturated Fat 0.967g 2.476g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 1.542g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 3.478g Caramel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g Tootsie roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tootsie roll Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Tootsie roll
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.