Taffy (candy) vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Skittles
- Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin C.
- Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 75% more than Taffy (candy).
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.
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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.
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Calcium
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Iron
+∞%
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Sodium
-71.2%
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Calcium
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Iron
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Sodium
-71.2%
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+26.6%
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Protein
+533.3%
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Fats
+27.6%
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Other
+321.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.76
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
0.19 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
90.76 g
Water:
3.83 g
Other:
0.97 g
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Water
+26.6%
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Protein
+533.3%
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Fats
+27.6%
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Other
+321.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.76
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.121 g
Saturated Fat:
4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
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Saturated Fat
-50.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 91.56g | 90.76g |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 0.19g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 4.25g |
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| Carbs | 91.56g | 90.76g |
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| Calories | 397kcal | 402kcal |
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| Sugar | 68.48g | 75.92g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 15mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 67.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.049g | 4.115g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)