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Tootsie roll vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tootsie roll and Reeses cups

  • Tootsie roll contains less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B12, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Reeses cups.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 49% higher.
  • Tootsie roll is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.7%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.5%

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +380%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2038.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +455.6%
~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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.5%
Contains more WaterWater +364.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +544%
Contains more FatsFats +822.4%
Contains more OtherOther +257.4%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +579.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1967.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tootsie roll Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 387kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 1.59g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 3.31g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 87.63g 51.76g Tootsie roll
Carbs 87.73g 55.36g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 22mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 36mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 116mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.8mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 56.32g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0.1g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.13mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.4mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 57mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 44mg 357mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.15mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.047mg 0mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 2.2µg 1.4µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 9.6µg 2µg Tootsie roll
Folate 9µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0.967g 10.73g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 5.5g Reeses cups
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
Fructose 0.4g Tootsie roll
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 Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Tootsie roll
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.763g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.