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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Skor bar different?

  • Skor bar is higher than Taffy (candy) in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Skor bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than Taffy (candy).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar types were used in this article.

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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 -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6000%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 9% 22% 8% 27% 14% 42% 5% 14% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6000%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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 B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +2766.7%
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 13% 12% 3% 2% 5% 24% 3% 3% 6% 2% 27% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +2766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Water +208.9%
Contains more Protein +10333.3%
Contains more Fats +812%
Contains more Other +421.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Water +208.9%
Contains more Protein +10333.3%
Contains more Fats +812%
Contains more Other +421.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1059.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
63% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.191 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1059.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884.3%

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) Skor bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Skor bar Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 62.43g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.13g Skor bar
Fats 3.33g 30.37g Skor bar
Carbs 91.56g 63.73g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 541kcal Skor bar
Sugar 68.48g 59.89g Skor bar
Fiber 0g 1.3g Skor bar
Calcium 8mg 30mg Skor bar
Iron 0.01mg 0.57mg Skor bar
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Skor bar
Phosphorus 1mg 61mg Skor bar
Potassium 3mg 153mg Skor bar
Sodium 52mg 317mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.17mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.04mg Skor bar
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 204IU Skor bar
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 61µg Skor bar
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.58mg Skor bar
Vitamin D 3IU Skor bar
Vitamin D 0.1µg Skor bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Skor bar
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.02mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.1mg Skor bar
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.13mg Skor bar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.04mg Skor bar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.022mg Skor bar
Folate 0µg 2µg Skor bar
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.21µg Skor bar
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.6µg Skor bar
Cholesterol 9mg 53mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Skor bar
Saturated Fat 2.049g 18.78g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 9.714g Skor bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.191g Skor bar
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Skor bar
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)
10%
Skor bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
14%
Skor bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.731g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Skor bar
Skor bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.