Chewing gum vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chewing gum and Taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) has less Fiber.
- Chewing gum has less Sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Chewing gum 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
96.7 g
Water:
2.6 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1010% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~91.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.137 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +960.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 360kcal | 397kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 3.33g |
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| Net carbs | 94.3g | 91.56g |
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| Carbs | 96.7g | 91.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 66.08g | 68.48g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 2.049g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.079g | 0.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.137g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chewing gum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $1)