Almond joy vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Almond joy and Taffy (candy)?
- Almond joy is richer than Taffy (candy) in Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Almond joy's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 78% more.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.
We used Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types 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 more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +138.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13666.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +708.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +434.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +527.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +875.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 479kcal | 397kcal |
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| Protein | 4.13g | 0.03g |
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| Fats | 26.93g | 3.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 54.51g | 91.56g |
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| Carbs | 59.51g | 91.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 1.27mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 48.34g | 68.48g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 0g |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 142mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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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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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.59g | 2.049g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.26g | 0.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.18g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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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
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2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.541g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.