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Twix vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between twix and tootsie roll

  • Tootsie roll contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc than twix.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for twix is 90% higher.
  • Tootsie roll is lower in saturated fat.

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

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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.
Twix
8
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%
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%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg

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.
Twix
10
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% 6.7% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
3
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.8%
Contains more FatsFats +650.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
84% 13% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
31% 61% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.266 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twix Tootsie roll
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 Twix Tootsie roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 0.967g 82%
Fats 24.85g 3.31g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.07mg 11%
Manganese 0.273mg 0.047mg 10%
Carbs 64.8g 87.73g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.056mg 8%
Protein 4.91g 1.59g 7%
Calcium 106mg 36mg 7%
Sodium 198mg 44mg 7%
Phosphorus 105mg 57mg 7%
Copper 0.197mg 0.13mg 7%
Starch 15.3g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.21mg 6%
Calories 502kcal 387kcal 6%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.4mg 6%
Selenium 4.3µg 2.2µg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0.1g 4%
Folate 26µg 9µg 4%
Choline 20.9mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 9.6µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 1.929g 3%
Potassium 186mg 116mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.266g 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 22mg 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.65mg 1%
Net carbs 63.7g 87.63g N/A
Iron 0.81mg 0.8mg 0%
Sugar 48.25g 56.32g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.29mg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g N/A
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%
Caffeine 7mg 7mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Tootsie roll
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
18%
Twix
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
17%
Tootsie roll

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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/nutrients
  2. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/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.