Tootsie roll vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tootsie roll and sorghum syrup different?
- Tootsie roll is higher in vitamin K; however, sorghum syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for sorghum syrup is 64% higher.
- Sorghum syrup has less saturated fat.
Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Syrups, sorghum are the varieties used 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 SeleniumSelenium | +29.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +354.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +762.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +375% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3155.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6600% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 1.53mg | 64% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.67mg | 51% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 3.8mg | 38% |
Potassium | 116mg | 1000mg | 26% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 100mg | 19% |
Calcium | 36mg | 150mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
Vitamin K | 9.6µg | 0µg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
Starch | 15.3g | 6% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.929g | 0g | 5% |
Calories | 387kcal | 290kcal | 5% |
Fats | 3.31g | 0g | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.967g | 0g | 4% |
Carbs | 87.73g | 74.9g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Protein | 1.59g | 0g | 3% |
Sodium | 44mg | 8mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.266g | 0g | 2% |
Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.4g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 87.63g | 74.9g | N/A |
Sugar | 56.32g | 74.9g | N/A |
Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
Copper | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 57mg | 56mg | 0% |
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 |
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 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +239.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |