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Custard vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Custard and Taffy (candy)

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Selenium, and Potassium than Taffy (candy).
  • Custard's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 21% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 +1637.5%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12900%
Contains more Potassium +6800%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1637.5%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12900%
Contains more Potassium +6800%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%

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.
Custard
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +82%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 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 +82%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13200%
Contains more Fats +20.1%
Contains more Water +1414.4%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +420.2%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +13200%
Contains more Fats +20.1%
Contains more Water +1414.4%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +420.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.99g 0.03g Custard
Fats 4g 3.33g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 122kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 4.82g 68.48g Custard
Calcium 139mg 8mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.01mg Custard
Magnesium 16mg 0mg Custard
Phosphorus 130mg 1mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 3mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.51mg 0.21mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 0mg Custard
Selenium 6µg 0.7µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 100IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 27µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.028mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.012mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.002mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.004mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0mg Custard
Folate 9µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.01µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 2.049g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.838g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.121g Custard
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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Custard 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
20%
Custard
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.