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

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Summary of differences between Italian ice and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Italian ice contains 358 times more Vitamin B3 than Taffy (candy). While Italian ice contains 0.715mg of Vitamin B3, Taffy (candy) contains only 0.002mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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 Iron +800%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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 +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
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 +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1681.4%
Contains more Fats +16550%
Contains more Carbs +578.2%
Contains more Other +360%
Equal in Protein - 0.03
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Water +1681.4%
Contains more Fats +16550%
Contains more Carbs +578.2%
Contains more Other +360%
Equal in Protein - 0.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.03g
Fats 0.02g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 13.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 53kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Italian ice
Calcium 1mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 6mg 3mg Italian ice
Sodium 4mg 52mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.01mg 0mg Italian ice
Manganese 0.02mg 0mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 167IU 100IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.002mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.004mg Italian ice
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Italian ice
Folate 5µg 0µg Italian ice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Italian ice
Trans Fat 0.131g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
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
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.