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

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Differences between Baking powder and Taffy (candy)

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, while Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 +73350%
Contains more Iron +110100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +219000%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +73350%
Contains more Iron +110100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +219000%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +29160.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +230.5%
Equal in Water - 4.85
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 Other +29160.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +230.5%
Equal in Water - 4.85

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baking powder Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 27.7g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 53kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 8mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.01mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 1mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 3mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.01mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.01mg 0mg Baking powder
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.131g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 10548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.