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

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat than Caramel.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 19% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium.

We used Candies, caramels and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +1625%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11300%
Contains more Potassium +7033.3%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11300%
Contains more Potassium +7033.3%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%

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.
Caramel
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Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15233.3%
Contains more Fats +143.2%
Contains more Water +75.3%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 +15233.3%
Contains more Fats +143.2%
Contains more Water +75.3%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2774.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2774.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 77g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 4.6g 0.03g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 3.33g Caramel
Carbs 77g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 382kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 65.5g 68.48g Caramel
Calcium 138mg 8mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.01mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 0mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 1mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 3mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.44mg 0.21mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.028mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.012mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.002mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.004mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 9mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.131g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.838g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.121g Caramel
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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.