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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Chocolate pudding

  • Taffy (candy) has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chocolate pudding covers your daily Phosphorus needs 34% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Chocolate pudding contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Chocolate pudding contains 1.064g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23700%
Contains more Potassium +5500%
Contains more Zinc +104.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
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 32% 15% 14% 102% 15% 38% 12% 23% 9% 13%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23700%
Contains more Potassium +5500%
Contains more Zinc +104.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%

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 +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%
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 11% 0% 24% 3% 9% 34% 3% 17% 9% 4% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Contains more Carbs +384.7%
Contains more Protein +10400%
Contains more Water +1437.9%
Contains more Other +530.4%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Contains more Carbs +384.7%
Contains more Protein +10400%
Contains more Water +1437.9%
Contains more Other +530.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.132
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
61% 32% 8%
Saturated Fat: 1.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.132

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) Chocolate pudding
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Chocolate pudding Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 18.49g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.15g Chocolate pudding
Fats 3.33g 1.92g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 18.89g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 105kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Chocolate pudding
Fiber 0g 0.4g Chocolate pudding
Calcium 8mg 104mg Chocolate pudding
Iron 0.01mg 0.4mg Chocolate pudding
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Chocolate pudding
Phosphorus 1mg 238mg Chocolate pudding
Potassium 3mg 168mg Chocolate pudding
Sodium 52mg 284mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.43mg Chocolate pudding
Copper 0mg 0.068mg Chocolate pudding
Manganese 0mg 0.062mg Chocolate pudding
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A 100IU 170IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 46µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 33IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin D 0.8µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.034mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.147mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.108mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.274mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.038mg Chocolate pudding
Folate 0µg 5µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.31µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.044mg Chocolate pudding
Threonine 0.139mg Chocolate pudding
Isoleucine 0.182mg Chocolate pudding
Leucine 0.295mg Chocolate pudding
Lysine 0.239mg Chocolate pudding
Methionine 0.074mg Chocolate pudding
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Chocolate pudding
Valine 0.208mg Chocolate pudding
Histidine 0.082mg Chocolate pudding
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg Chocolate pudding
Trans Fat 0.131g Chocolate pudding
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.064g Chocolate pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.561g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.132g Chocolate pudding
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) Chocolate pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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)
12%
Chocolate pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
27%
Chocolate pudding

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)

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. Chocolate pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/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.