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

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Differences between cheese and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A than cheese.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 455 times less phosphorus than cheese. Cheese contains 455mg of phosphorus, while taffy (candy) contains 1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
Cheese
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +8775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2433.3%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3971.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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.
Cheese
Cheese
11
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +76133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +900.3%
Contains more WaterWater +663.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1513%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2863.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +1003.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1074.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 2.049g 76%
Calcium 710mg 8mg 70%
Phosphorus 455mg 1mg 65%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.7µg 51%
Fats 33.31g 3.33g 46%
Protein 22.87g 0.03g 46%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.01µg 45%
Vitamin A 330µg 27µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.012mg 32%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.21mg 31%
Cholesterol 99mg 9mg 30%
Carbs 3.09g 91.56g 29%
Sodium 653mg 52mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.838g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.121g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.004mg 8%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 27mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.01mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0mg 1%
Calories 404kcal 397kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.818g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.