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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Maple syrup

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 126% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Maple syrup contains 293 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Maple syrup contains 0.007g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Syrups, maple.

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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 more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +6966.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +6966.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +5450%
Contains more Carbs +36.6%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +567.8%
Contains more Other +104.3%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Fats +5450%
Contains more Carbs +36.6%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +567.8%
Contains more Other +104.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7518.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7518.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 67.04g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.04g Maple syrup
Fats 3.33g 0.06g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 67.04g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 260kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 68.48g 60.46g Maple syrup
Calcium 8mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.01mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 1mg 2mg Maple syrup
Potassium 3mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 52mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0.21mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Manganese 0mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.131g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.011g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.017g 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) Maple syrup
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)
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.