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

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Summary of differences between Chestnut and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Folate in Chestnut is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Chestnut covers your daily need of Copper 52% more than Taffy (candy).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +17200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9800%
Contains more Potassium +23733.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +17200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9800%
Contains more Potassium +23733.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6566.7%
Contains more Water +1305.2%
Contains more Other +208.7%
Contains more Fats +141.3%
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 Protein +6566.7%
Contains more Water +1305.2%
Contains more Other +208.7%
Contains more Fats +141.3%
Contains more Carbs +229.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2g 0.03g Chestnut
Fats 1.38g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 27.76g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 131kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Chestnut
Calcium 46mg 8mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 0.01mg Chestnut
Magnesium 54mg 0mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 1mg Chestnut
Potassium 715mg 3mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 52mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.21mg Chestnut
Copper 0.472mg 0mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 17IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.028mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.012mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.002mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.004mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.131g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 2.049g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.121g Chestnut
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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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut 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
22%
Chestnut
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut 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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.