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Tootsie roll vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tootsie roll and Twix

  • Tootsie roll contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Twix.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 90% higher.
  • Tootsie roll is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.

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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%
Twix
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +165%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.81mg

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%
Twix
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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 2% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.265mg

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
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.8%
Contains more FatsFats +650.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%

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
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tootsie roll Twix Opinion
Calories 387kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 1.59g 4.91g Twix
Fats 3.31g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 87.63g 63.7g Tootsie roll
Carbs 87.73g 64.8g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 7mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 36mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 116mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.8mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 56.32g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0.1g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.13mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.4mg 1.06mg Twix
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 57mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 44mg 198mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.047mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2.2µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.265mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 9.6µg 5.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 9µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Tootsie roll
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0.967g 18.96g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 0.628g Twix
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tootsie roll Twix
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
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.