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

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Important differences between Maple sugar and Taffy (candy)

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium than Taffy (candy).
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, maple 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 +1025%
Contains more Iron +16000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +9033.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +2785.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +16000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +9033.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +2785.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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 B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.012
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.012

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Equal in Carbs - 91.56
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +233.3%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Equal in Carbs - 91.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1209.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1209.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.1g 0.03g Maple sugar
Fats 0.2g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 90.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 354kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 84.87g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Calcium 90mg 8mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.01mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 0mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 1mg Maple sugar
Potassium 274mg 3mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 52mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.21mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.012mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.002mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.004mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.131g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 2.049g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 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
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.