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Apple butter vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple butter and Taffy (candy)?

  • Apple butter is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, yet Taffy (candy) is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Apple butter's daily need coverage for Manganese is 14% higher.
  • Apple butter contains less Sugar.

We used Fruit butters, apple and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2933.3%
Contains more IronIron +3000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1200%
Contains more WaterWater +1063.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1010%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5137.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple butter Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Apple butter Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 173kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.39g 0.03g Apple butter
Fats 0.3g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 42.47g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Apple butter
Magnesium 4mg 0mg Apple butter
Calcium 14mg 8mg Apple butter
Potassium 91mg 3mg Apple butter
Iron 0.31mg 0.01mg Apple butter
Sugar 35.3g 68.48g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 0g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0mg Apple butter
Zinc 0.06mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 8mg 1mg Apple butter
Sodium 15mg 52mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0.315mg 0mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.012mg Apple butter
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.002mg Apple butter
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.004mg Apple butter
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0mg Apple butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.3µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Trans Fat 0.131g Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg Apple butter
Saturated Fat 0.053g 2.049g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Apple butter
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple butter
Apple butter is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple butter
Apple butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple butter
Apple butter 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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/nutrients
  2. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.