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

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A recap on differences between Marmalade and Taffy (candy)

  • Marmalade has more Copper, and Vitamin C, however, Taffy (candy) is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Marmalade has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Marmalade, orange 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 +375%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 2% 2% 4% 8% 2% 30% 3% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 52

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 16% 2% 6% 1% 1% 5% 7% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +584.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +15%
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 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 +900%
Contains more Water +584.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marmalade Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 65.6g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.3g 0.03g Marmalade
Fats 0g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 66.3g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 246kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 60g 68.48g Marmalade
Fiber 0.7g 0g Marmalade
Calcium 38mg 8mg Marmalade
Iron 0.15mg 0.01mg Marmalade
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Marmalade
Phosphorus 4mg 1mg Marmalade
Potassium 37mg 3mg Marmalade
Sodium 56mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.04mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.09mg 0mg Marmalade
Manganese 0.02mg 0mg Marmalade
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 62IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Marmalade
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.012mg Marmalade
Vitamin B3 0.052mg 0.002mg Marmalade
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.004mg Marmalade
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0mg Marmalade
Folate 9µg 0µg Marmalade
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.003mg Marmalade
Threonine 0.005mg Marmalade
Isoleucine 0.008mg Marmalade
Leucine 0.007mg Marmalade
Lysine 0.015mg Marmalade
Methionine 0.006mg Marmalade
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Marmalade
Valine 0.013mg Marmalade
Histidine 0.006mg Marmalade
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Marmalade
Trans Fat 0.131g Marmalade
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Marmalade
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
Marmalade 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%
Marmalade
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marmalade
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marmalade
Marmalade 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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/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.