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Twizzlers vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between twizzlers and tootsie roll?

  • Twizzlers have less iron than tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll contains less sodium.

We used Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.5%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.5%
~equal in Other ~0.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.929g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twizzlers Tootsie roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Twizzlers Tootsie roll DV% diff.
Copper 0.13mg 14%
Vitamin K 9.6µg 8%
Iron 0.28mg 0.8mg 7%
Sodium 195mg 44mg 7%
Starch 15.3g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 6%
Phosphorus 24mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Zinc 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 36mg 3%
Carbs 79.37g 87.73g 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.54g 0.967g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Calories 347kcal 387kcal 2%
Potassium 37mg 116mg 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0.1g 2%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Protein 2.3g 1.59g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.266g 1%
Fats 2.64g 3.31g 1%
Net carbs 78.77g 87.63g N/A
Sugar 51.35g 56.32g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.88g 1.929g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Tootsie roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Twizzlers
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.