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Tootsie roll vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tootsie roll and Twizzlers?

  • Twizzlers have less Iron than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll has 5 times more Calcium than Twizzlers. Tootsie roll has 36mg of Calcium, while Twizzlers have 8mg.
  • Twizzlers contain less Sugar.

We used Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS types in this comparison.

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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.
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
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0
Twizzlers
Twizzlers
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Tootsie roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 16% 25% 11% 6% 11% 44% 7% 12%
Twizzlers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%

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.
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
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0
Twizzlers
Twizzlers
Tootsie roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 0% 14% 17% 4% 18% 3% 7% 0% 24%
Twizzlers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
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Twizzlers
Twizzlers
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Water +124.2%
Equal in Carbs - 79.37
Equal in Other - 0.69
Tootsie roll
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
Twizzlers
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Water +124.2%
Equal in Carbs - 79.37
Equal in Other - 0.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll
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Twizzlers
Twizzlers
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.88
Tootsie roll
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.266 g
Twizzlers
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.88

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 Twizzlers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Twizzlers Opinion
Net carbs 87.63g 78.77g Tootsie roll
Protein 1.59g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 3.31g 2.64g Tootsie roll
Carbs 87.73g 79.37g Tootsie roll
Calories 387kcal 347kcal Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Fructose 0.4g Tootsie roll
Sugar 56.32g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.1g 0.6g Twizzlers
Calcium 36mg 8mg Tootsie roll
Iron 0.8mg 0.28mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 22mg Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 57mg 24mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 116mg 37mg Tootsie roll
Sodium 44mg 195mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.4mg Tootsie roll
Copper 0.13mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.047mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 2.2µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin E 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.056mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B3 0.21mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Folate 9µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin K 9.6µg Tootsie roll
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
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 0.967g 0.54g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.929g 1.88g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.266g 0.14g 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 Twizzlers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Tootsie roll
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll 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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.