Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

How are Praline and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Praline is higher than Taffy (candy) in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Praline covers your daily need of Manganese 73% more than Taffy (candy).

Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were used in this article.

Infographic

Praline vs Taffy (candy) infographic
Infographic link

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 +437.5%
Contains more Iron +12800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10300%
Contains more Potassium +7133.3%
Contains more Zinc +695.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +12800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10300%
Contains more Potassium +7133.3%
Contains more Zinc +695.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
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.
:
Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.3%
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 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
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 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10900%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Water +113.6%
Contains more Other +269.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 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 +10900%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Water +113.6%
Contains more Other +269.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1652.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6328.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1652.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6328.1%
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.
Praline Taffy (candy)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Praline Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 56.09g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.3g 0.03g Praline
Fats 25.9g 3.33g Praline
Carbs 59.59g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 485kcal 397kcal Praline
Sugar 55.79g 68.48g Praline
Fiber 3.5g 0g Praline
Calcium 43mg 8mg Praline
Iron 1.29mg 0.01mg Praline
Magnesium 49mg 0mg Praline
Phosphorus 104mg 1mg Praline
Potassium 217mg 3mg Praline
Sodium 48mg 52mg Praline
Zinc 1.67mg 0.21mg Praline
Copper 0.494mg 0mg Praline
Manganese 1.682mg 0mg Praline
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Praline
Vitamin A 19IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.09mg Praline
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Praline
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.028mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.012mg Praline
Vitamin B3 0.415mg 0.002mg Praline
Vitamin B5 0.332mg 0.004mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0mg Praline
Folate 6µg 0µg Praline
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg Praline
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Praline
Trans Fat 0.131g Praline
Saturated Fat 2.224g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 14.683g 0.838g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g 0.121g Praline
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Praline Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
11%
Praline
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Praline
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Praline
Praline is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline 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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.