Taffy (candy) vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Taffy (candy) and Brown sugar?
- Taffy (candy) is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Brown sugar is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Copper.
- Brown sugar contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.
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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.
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Zinc
+600%
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Calcium
+937.5%
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Iron
+7000%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+300%
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Potassium
+4333.3%
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Sodium
-46.2%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+71.4%
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Zinc
+600%
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Calcium
+937.5%
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Iron
+7000%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+300%
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Potassium
+4333.3%
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Sodium
-46.2%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+71.4%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+5400%
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Vitamin B5
+3200%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+5400%
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Vitamin B5
+3200%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
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Water
+261.9%
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Protein
+300%
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Other
+95.7%
Equal in Carbs - 98.09
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
0.12 g
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0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
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Water
+261.9%
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Protein
+300%
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+95.7%
Equal in Carbs - 98.09
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 91.56g | 98.09g |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 0.12g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 91.56g | 98.09g |
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| Calories | 397kcal | 380kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Sugar | 68.48g | 97.02g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 83mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 28mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.03mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.047mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.064mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.049g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown 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.