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Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin C than candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit, and Creme.
  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit, and Creme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 4 times less saturated fat than candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit,, and Creme. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit,, and Creme contains 7.931g of saturated fat, while taffy (candy) contains 2.049g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit, and Creme 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 0% 0% 0% 0.38% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Iron ~0.01mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 194% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 82% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 82.43 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.1 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 +1266.7%
Contains more FatsFats +151.1%
Contains more WaterWater +79.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.931 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -74.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme Taffy (candy)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin C 58.3mg 0mg 65%
Saturated fat 7.931g 2.049g 27%
Fats 8.36g 3.33g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Carbs 82.43g 91.56g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Calories 408kcal 397kcal 1%
Calcium 0mg 8mg 1%
Protein 0.41g 0.03g 1%
Net carbs 82.43g 91.56g N/A
Potassium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 57.98g 68.48g N/A
Phosphorus 1mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.141g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.882g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169646/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.