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

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A recap on differences between beer and taffy (candy)

  • Beer has less monounsaturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of beer is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 +800%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%

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.
Beer
7
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +1433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1796.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1652.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2479.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 3.55g 91.56g 29%
Calories 43kcal 397kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0g 2.049g 9%
Fats 0g 3.33g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.002mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.838g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 52mg 2%
Phosphorus 14mg 1mg 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.21mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.005mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Protein 0.46g 0.03g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.012mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.004mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Iron 0.02mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.