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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Pudding

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium than Pudding.
  • Pudding's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 13% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole 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 -46.9%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8600%
Contains more Potassium +4900%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +428.6%
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% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8600%
Contains more Potassium +4900%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +428.6%

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 E +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +366.2%
Contains more Protein +10433.3%
Contains more Water +1407.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Fats - 3.15
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Carbs +366.2%
Contains more Protein +10433.3%
Contains more Water +1407.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Fats - 3.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.819
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.819

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 18.84g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 3.33g 3.15g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 19.64g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 120kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 0g 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 8mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 0.01mg 0.34mg Pudding
Magnesium 0mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 1mg 87mg Pudding
Potassium 3mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 52mg 98mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.48mg Pudding
Copper 0mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 0.7µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 100IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.06mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Pudding
Folate 0µg 4µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg
Trans Fat 0.131g Pudding
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.81g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.819g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.18g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Pudding
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)
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (9 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.