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Tootsie roll vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tootsie roll and Chocolate?

  • Tootsie roll has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 100% higher.
  • Tootsie roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +902.5%
Contains more Magnesium +563.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.4%
Contains more Potassium +381.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +402.5%
Contains more Copper +690.8%
Contains more Manganese +2919.1%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +902.5%
Contains more Magnesium +563.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.4%
Contains more Potassium +381.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +402.5%
Contains more Copper +690.8%
Contains more Manganese +2919.1%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%

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 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
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% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Water +589.7%
Contains more Protein +206.9%
Contains more Fats +845%
Contains more Other +150%
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Water +589.7%
Contains more Protein +206.9%
Contains more Fats +845%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.5%
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.266 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +32.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17.5%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +32.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17.5%

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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tootsie roll Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 87.63g 54.17g Tootsie roll
Protein 1.59g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 3.31g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 87.73g 61.17g Tootsie roll
Calories 387kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Fructose 0.4g 0g Tootsie roll
Sugar 56.32g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 0.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 36mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.8mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 22mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 57mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 116mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 44mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.4mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.13mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.047mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2.2µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.54mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.025mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Folate 9µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 9.6µg 8.1µg 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
Cholesterol 2mg 8mg Tootsie roll
Trans Fat 0.112g Tootsie roll
Saturated Fat 0.967g 18.519g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tootsie roll Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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