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

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The main differences between Taffy (candy) and Gelatin dessert

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Gelatin dessert has more Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Gelatin dessert is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Gelatin desserts, dry mix.

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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 less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14000%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
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% 5% 2% 61% 1% 61% 1% 40% 2% 37%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14000%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%

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 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 1% 10% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +385%
Contains more Protein +25900%
Contains more Other +204.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.5
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +385%
Contains more Protein +25900%
Contains more Other +204.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.5

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) Gelatin dessert
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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) Gelatin dessert Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 90.5g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 7.8g Gelatin dessert
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 90.5g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 381kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 86.04g Taffy (candy)
Calcium 8mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.13mg Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Gelatin dessert
Phosphorus 1mg 141mg Gelatin dessert
Potassium 3mg 7mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 52mg 466mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Gelatin dessert
Selenium 0.7µg 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.003mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.041mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.009mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.014mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg Gelatin dessert
Folate 0µg 3µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Trans Fat 0.131g Gelatin dessert
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Gelatin dessert
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) Gelatin dessert
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%
Gelatin dessert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Gelatin dessert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert 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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.