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

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How are Candy bar and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11769% higher.

Candies, peanut bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +875%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +30700%
Contains more Potassium +13466.7%
Contains more Zinc +1776.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +30700%
Contains more Potassium +13466.7%
Contains more Zinc +1776.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 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 E +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51566.7%
Contains more Fats +912%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Water +203.1%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +51566.7%
Contains more Fats +912%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Water +203.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1895.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8701.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1895.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8701.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 15.5g 0.03g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 3.33g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 522kcal 397kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 68.48g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 8mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 0mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 1mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 3mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 3.94mg 0.21mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.012mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.002mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.004mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 0µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.131g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.838g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.121g Candy bar
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2975%
Candy bar
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.629g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.