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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Sugar substitute

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Calcium than Sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 17 times less Sugar than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 68.48g of Sugar, while Sugar substitute contains 4.03g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Calcium +10887.5%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +1200%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Calcium +10887.5%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +1200%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +6766.7%
Contains more Water +88.5%
Contains more Other +1652.2%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +6766.7%
Contains more Water +88.5%
Contains more Other +1652.2%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 84.17g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 84.77g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 347kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 68.48g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 8mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.01mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 1mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 3mg 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 52mg 572mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.04mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.015mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.131g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 2.049g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 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) Sugar substitute
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%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.