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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Gumdrop different?

  • Taffy (candy) is higher than Gumdrop in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces types were used in this article.

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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 +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 1

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.013
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%
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% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.013

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +385%
Contains more Other +130%
Equal in Carbs - 98.9
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +385%
Contains more Other +130%
Equal in Carbs - 98.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 397kcal 396kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 58.97g Gumdrop
Fiber 0g 0.1g Gumdrop
Calcium 8mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.4mg Gumdrop
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Gumdrop
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Potassium 3mg 5mg Gumdrop
Sodium 52mg 44mg Gumdrop
Zinc 0.21mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.012mg Gumdrop
Manganese 0mg 0.01mg Gumdrop
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Gumdrop
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.006mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.013mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.01mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.012mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.005mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Gumdrop
Trans Fat 0.131g Gumdrop
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Gumdrop
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop 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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients
  2. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.