Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tootsie roll vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Tootsie roll and Pretzel

  • Tootsie roll contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tootsie roll is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

Infographic

Tootsie roll vs Pretzel infographic
Infographic link

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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +472.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2059.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more FolateFolate +1744.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +13%
Contains more WaterWater +113.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +531.4%
Contains more OtherOther +416.2%
~equal in Carbs ~80.39g

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +165.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.3%

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
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1037.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +29%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +489.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +374.4%
~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 Pretzel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tootsie roll Pretzel Opinion
Calories 387kcal 384kcal Tootsie roll
Protein 1.59g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 3.31g 2.93g Tootsie roll
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 87.63g 76.99g Tootsie roll
Carbs 87.73g 80.39g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Pretzel
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Pretzel
Calcium 36mg 27mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 116mg 223mg Pretzel
Iron 0.8mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 56.32g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0.1g 3.4g Pretzel
Copper 0.13mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Zinc 0.4mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Starch 15.3g 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 57mg 128mg Pretzel
Sodium 44mg 1240mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.47mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.047mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 2.2µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Vitamin K 9.6µg 2.8µg Tootsie roll
Folate 9µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Tootsie roll
Choline 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.967g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 0.727g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 1.291g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.097mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.04mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.06mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.11mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.09mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.01mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.08mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.03mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.4g 0.31g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tootsie roll Pretzel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.