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

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Summary of differences between Apricot and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Vitamin E in Apricot is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Apricot covers your daily need of Vitamin C 11% more than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +3800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +8533.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Zinc - 0.21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +3800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +8533.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Zinc - 0.21

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.
Apricot
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +1179%
Contains more Vitamin E +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1179%
Contains more Vitamin E +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4566.7%
Contains more Water +1680.4%
Contains more Other +221.7%
Contains more Fats +753.8%
Contains more Carbs +723.4%
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 Protein +4566.7%
Contains more Water +1680.4%
Contains more Other +221.7%
Contains more Fats +753.8%
Contains more Carbs +723.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apricot Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Apricot Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.4g 0.03g Apricot
Fats 0.39g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 11.12g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 48kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 9.24g 68.48g Apricot
Fiber 2g 0g Apricot
Calcium 13mg 8mg Apricot
Iron 0.39mg 0.01mg Apricot
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Apricot
Phosphorus 23mg 1mg Apricot
Potassium 259mg 3mg Apricot
Sodium 1mg 52mg Apricot
Zinc 0.2mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.078mg 0mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg 0mg Apricot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 1279IU 100IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 27µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.09mg Apricot
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.028mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.012mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.002mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.004mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0mg Apricot
Folate 9µg 0µg Apricot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Apricot
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.049g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.121g 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
Apricot Taffy (candy)
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
16%
Apricot
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot 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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.