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Tootsie roll vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tootsie roll and Kit Kat

  • Tootsie roll has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B1 than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 85% more than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 16% 11% 10% 30% 43% 11% 24% 5.7% 6.1% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.1%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.3%

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 0% 0% 13% 0% 14% 16% 3.9% 17% 2.3% 0% 24% 6.8% 0%
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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more WaterWater +310.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.4%
Contains more FatsFats +685.2%
Contains more OtherOther +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.266 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +44.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4806.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +9242.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +276.6%
~equal in Sucrose ~40.04g
~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.
Tootsie roll Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tootsie roll Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 387kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 1.59g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 3.31g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 87.63g 63.59g Tootsie roll
Carbs 87.73g 64.59g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 11mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 22mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 36mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 116mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.8mg 1mg Kit Kat
Sugar 56.32g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0.1g 1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.13mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.4mg 0.09mg Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g 10.6g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 57mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 44mg 54mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.34mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.047mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 2.2µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 9.6µg 5.2µg Tootsie roll
Folate 9µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Tootsie roll
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 0.967g 17.953g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 0.895g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.09mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.04mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.06mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.11mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.09mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.01mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.08mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.03mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.4g 0.2g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tootsie roll Kit Kat
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
8%
Tootsie roll
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat 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. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.