Mozzarella vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and taffy (candy) different?
- Mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and magnesium than taffy (candy).
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for mozzarella is 75% higher.
- Taffy (candy) has less cholesterol.
- Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than taffy (candy) (51).
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9037.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1390.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2142.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +407.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +9100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 1mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 8mg | 72% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 0.03g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 2.049g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.01µg | 38% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 91.56g | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.21mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 0.7µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.012mg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 3.33g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 27µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 0.838g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 397kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.121g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91566.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +413.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +928.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +943.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2853.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
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 | +478% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +320.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
