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

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A recap on differences between apples and taffy (candy)

  • Apples have more fiber and vitamin C; however, taffy (candy) is higher in monounsaturated fat.
  • Apples have less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Apple
Apple
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +3466.7%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
Apple
9
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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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% 9% 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 EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 13.81g 91.56g 26%
Calories 52kcal 397kcal 17%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Saturated fat 0.028g 2.049g 9%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Fats 0.17g 3.33g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 27µg 3%
Potassium 107mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 52mg 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.21mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.838g 2%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.004mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.028mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.09mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg 1%
Iron 0.12mg 0.01mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 0mg 1%
Protein 0.26g 0.03g 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g 68.48g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.121g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +766.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1664.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1858.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +563%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11871.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.3%

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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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.