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

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Significant differences between Taffy (candy) and Jelly bean

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is higher than in Jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, jellybeans.

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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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
2
:
8
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Equal in Sodium - 50
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Jelly bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Equal in Sodium - 50

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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
6
:
4
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.011
Taffy (candy)
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%
Jelly bean
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% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
3
:
2
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6560%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Equal in Carbs - 93.55
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Jelly bean
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6560%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Equal in Carbs - 93.55

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0.05g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 397kcal 375kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 70g Taffy (candy)
Fiber 0g 0.2g Jelly bean
Calcium 8mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.13mg Jelly bean
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 1mg 4mg Jelly bean
Potassium 3mg 37mg Jelly bean
Sodium 52mg 50mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.21mg 0.05mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.028mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0mg 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 0.7µg 1.1µg Jelly bean
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.011mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.008mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.009mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Jelly bean
Trans Fat 0.131g Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Jelly bean
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) Jelly bean
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)
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.