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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Corn syrup

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, while Corn syrup has more Copper.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 -66.5%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Water +353.8%
Contains more Other +73.9%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Water +353.8%
Contains more Other +73.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 77.59g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 77.59g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 286kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 77.59g Taffy (candy)
Calcium 8mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.01mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 1mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 3mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 52mg 155mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.04mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.011mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.009mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.131g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Corn syrup
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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Corn syrup
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%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup 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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.