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Taffy (candy) nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Taffy (candy)

Taffy (candy)
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 51 (low)
Glycemic load 7 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 397
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 91.56 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 piece (15 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0.1 (alkaline)
TOP 0% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 100% of foods
TOP 1% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 99% of foods
TOP 15% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 85% of foods
TOP 22% Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 78% of foods
TOP 35% Retinol ⓘHigher in Retinol content than 65% of foods

Taffy (candy) calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 397
Calories in 1 piece 60 15 g

Taffy (candy) Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
51

Taffy (candy) Glycemic load (GL)

7

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4% 0%
Calcium: 8 mg of 1,000 mg 1%
Iron: 0.01 mg of 8 mg 0%
Magnesium: 0 mg of 420 mg 0%
Phosphorus: 1 mg of 700 mg 0%
Potassium: 3 mg of 3,400 mg 0%
Sodium: 52 mg of 2,300 mg 2%
Zinc: 0.21 mg of 11 mg 2%
Copper: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Manganese: 0 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0.7 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
52 mg
TOP 71%
Calcium
8 mg
TOP 82%
Zinc
0.21 mg
TOP 84%
Selenium
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
Iron
0.01 mg
TOP 97%
Phosphorus
1 mg
TOP 97%
Potassium
3 mg
TOP 98%
Manganese
0 mg
TOP 100%
Copper
0 mg
TOP 100%
Magnesium
0 mg
TOP 100%

Vitamin coverage chart

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: 100 IU of 5,000 IU 2%
Vitamin E : 0.09 mg of 15 mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.028 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B2: 0.012 mg of 1 mg 1%
Vitamin B3: 0.002 mg of 16 mg 0%
Vitamin B5: 0.004 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Folate: 0 µg of 400 µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0.01 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0.3 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
100 IU
TOP 42%
Vitamin B12
0.01 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B1
0.028 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin K
0.3 µg
TOP 84%
Vitamin E
0.09 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B2
0.012 mg
TOP 94%
Vitamin B3
0.002 mg
TOP 97%
Vitamin B5
0.004 mg
TOP 97%
Folate
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

4% 89% 5%
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0.03 g of 50 g
0%
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.33 g of 65 g
5%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 31%
91.56 g of 300 g
31%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
4.85 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
0.23 g

Fat type information

68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g

Fiber content ratio for Taffy (candy)

75% 25%
Sugar: 68.48 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 23.08 g

All nutrients for Taffy (candy) per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 397kcal 20% 15% 8.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.03g 0% 96% 94 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 3.33g 5% 60% 10 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 91.56g N/A 0% 1.7 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 91.56g 31% 1% 3.3 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 9mg 3% 48% 41.4 times less than EggEgg
Iron 0.01mg 0% 97% 260 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 8mg 1% 82% 15.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 3mg 0% 98% 49 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 0mg 0% 100% N/AAlmond
Sugar 68.48g N/A 22% 7.6 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0mg 0% 100% N/AShiitake
Zinc 0.21mg 2% 84% 30 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 1mg 0% 97% 182 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 52mg 2% 71% 9.4 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 100IU 2% 42% 167.1 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3% 40%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1% 87% 16.2 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 0.7µg 1% 86%
Manganese 0mg 0% 100%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 2% 83% 9.5 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 1% 94% 10.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0mg 0% 97% 4786.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0mg 0% 97% 282.5 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0mg 0% 100% N/AOat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0% 66% 70 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0% 84% 338.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 0µg 0% 100% N/ABrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.13g N/A 60% 113.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 2.05g 10% 46% 2.9 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.84g N/A 67% 11.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.12g N/A 84% 389.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.01g N/A 96% 703.1 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.09g N/A 99% 143.3 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat 3g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
3%
Cholesterol 9mg
2%
Sodium 52mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate 92g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 8mg 1%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 3mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
limit break
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Taffy (candy) nutrition infographic

Taffy (candy) nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients

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