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Bit-o-honey vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bit-o-honey and Taffy (candy)

  • Bit-o-honey covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 17% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
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 +337.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1366.7%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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 E Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 +6566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +125.2%
Contains more WaterWater +71.1%
Contains more OtherOther +469.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bit-o-honey Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bit-o-honey Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 375kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 2g 0.03g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 3.33g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 80.89g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 7mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 8mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 3mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.01mg Bit-o-honey
Sugar 48g 68.48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Zinc 0.49mg 0.21mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 1mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.09mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.012mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.002mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.004mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.01µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 2µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 5.5g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0.838g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0.121g Bit-o-honey
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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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.451g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.