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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 from 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% 4% 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 Opinion
Calories 502kcal 387kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 1.59g Twix
Fats 24.85g 3.31g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 64.8g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg Tootsie roll
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 36mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 116mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.8mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 56.32g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0.1g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.13mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.4mg Twix
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 105mg 57mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.65mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.047mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 2.2µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.056mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.07mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.21mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.01mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 26µg 9µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Tootsie roll
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.967g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.929g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.266g 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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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.