Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll
Whole food · Sweets
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A classic American candy, the Tootsie Roll is a chewy, chocolate-flavored taffy-like confection with a distinctively smooth, waxy texture. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of quick energy, composed almost entirely of carbohydrates and sugar, with minimal protein or fat.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 91% carbs · 8% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the Tootsie Roll for its unique, nostalgic flavor that sits between chocolate and vanilla taffy, and its satisfyingly firm yet chewy texture. It's a versatile candy enjoyed on its own, in trail mixes, or as a baking ingredient.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar content (56g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for those managing diabetes or seeking sustained energy. To mitigate this, pair a small portion with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides a rapid source of energy (387 kcal/100g)
- Shelf-stable and non-melting, ideal for long-term storage
- Affordable and widely available treat
- Offers a familiar, comforting flavor profile
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The Tootsie Roll was one of the first candies to be individually wrapped in wax paper, a innovation introduced in 1908 to keep the candy from sticking together.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 6.7 g |
| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Energy | 1619 kj |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.3 g |
| Ash | 0.68 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 87.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.10 g |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g |
| Sucrose | 39.4 g |
| Glucose | 7.8 g |
| Fructose | 0.40 g |
| Lactose | 2.2 g |
| Maltose | 6.5 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 15.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 36.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.80 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 57.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 116 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 44.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.40 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 0.21 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 9.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 11.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.65 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 7.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 3.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.6 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 18.7 ug |
| Caffeine | 7.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 75.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.97 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.47 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.40 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.72 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.19 g |
| Threonine | 0.04 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.06 g |
| Leucine | 0.11 g |
| Lysine | 0.09 g |
| Methionine | 0.01 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.02 g |
| Valine | 0.08 g |
| Arginine | 0.06 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.06 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.20 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.28 g |
| Glycine | 0.05 g |
| Proline | 0.03 g |
| Serine | 0.08 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is a Tootsie Roll a chocolate candy?
It is a 'chocolate-flavored' candy. The primary ingredients are corn syrup, sugar, and palm oil, with cocoa and other flavorings added. It does not contain significant amounts of cocoa butter, which is key to true chocolate.
Are Tootsie Rolls gluten-free?
According to the manufacturer, Tootsie Rolls are considered gluten-free as they are made without wheat, rye, or barley ingredients. However, they are produced in a facility that handles wheat, so there is a risk of cross-contamination for those with severe celiac disease.
Why are Tootsie Rolls so hard to chew when cold?
The candy's texture is a type of taffy. At cooler temperatures, the sugar and corn syrup mixture becomes more rigid and less pliable, requiring more force to chew. Warming it slightly in your mouth or hands softens it.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.87 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.1 g fiber · 56.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.38 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.