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

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A recap on differences between Fruit leather and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fruit leather covers your daily Vitamin C needs 62% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, fruit leather, pieces 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 +125%
Contains more Iron +7400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +5366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 10% 11% 15% 53% 6% 57% 24% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +7400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +5366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%

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 E +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7875%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 187% 11% 24% 2% 20% 70% 3% 0% 46%
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 E +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7875%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3233.3%
Contains more Water +153.6%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 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 +3233.3%
Contains more Water +153.6%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.5%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit leather Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fruit leather Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 82.82g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1g 0.03g Fruit leather
Fats 2.68g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 82.82g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 359kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 57.58g 68.48g Fruit leather
Calcium 18mg 8mg Fruit leather
Iron 0.75mg 0.01mg Fruit leather
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Fruit leather
Phosphorus 24mg 1mg Fruit leather
Potassium 164mg 3mg Fruit leather
Sodium 403mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.19mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.171mg 0mg Fruit leather
Manganese 0.184mg 0mg Fruit leather
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Fruit leather
Vitamin A 58IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.09mg Fruit leather
Vitamin C 56mg 0mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.028mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.012mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.002mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.004mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0mg Fruit leather
Folate 4µg 0µg Fruit leather
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 18.2µg 0.3µg Fruit leather
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Fruit leather
Trans Fat 0.131g Fruit leather
Saturated Fat 0.65g 2.049g Fruit leather
Monounsaturated Fat 1.48g 0.838g Fruit leather
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.121g Fruit leather
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
Fruit leather 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
31%
Fruit leather
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Fruit leather
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather 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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.