Tootsie roll vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tootsie roll and chewing gum?
- Tootsie roll is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and magnesium, yet chewing gum is higher in fiber.
- Tootsie roll's daily need coverage for copper is 14% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in chewing gum is lower.
We used Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Chewing gum types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5700% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
1.59 g
Fats:
3.31 g
Carbs:
87.73 g
Water:
6.69 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
96.7 g
Water:
2.6 g
Other:
0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1003.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +157.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.266 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2341.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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 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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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.13mg | 0mg | 14% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0mg | 10% |
Fiber | 0.1g | 2.4g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 9.6µg | 0µg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 57mg | 0mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0mg | 6% |
Starch | 15.3g | 6% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.929g | 0.079g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 0mg | 5% |
Fats | 3.31g | 0.3g | 5% |
Calcium | 36mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.967g | 0.042g | 4% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 0mg | 4% |
Potassium | 116mg | 2mg | 3% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Carbs | 87.73g | 96.7g | 3% |
Protein | 1.59g | 0g | 3% |
Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
Sodium | 44mg | 1mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0mg | 2% |
Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.266g | 0.137g | 1% |
Fructose | 0.4g | 1% | |
Calories | 387kcal | 360kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 87.63g | 94.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 56.32g | 66.08g | N/A |
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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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food is cheaper?

Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $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?

Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chewing gum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()