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Chocolate ice cream vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate ice cream and Taffy (candy)

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Taffy (candy).
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1262.5%
Contains more Iron +9200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10600%
Contains more Potassium +8200%
Contains more Zinc +176.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1262.5%
Contains more Iron +9200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10600%
Contains more Potassium +8200%
Contains more Zinc +176.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +316%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2800%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +316%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2800%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +1048.5%
Contains more Other +465.2%
Contains more Carbs +224.7%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +12566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +1048.5%
Contains more Other +465.2%
Contains more Carbs +224.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 27g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.8g 0.03g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 3.33g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 216kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 25.36g 68.48g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.01mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 1mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 3mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.58mg 0.21mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 100IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 27µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.09mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.028mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.012mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.002mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.004mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.01µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Cholesterol 34mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.838g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.121g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.