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Chocolate ice cream vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate ice cream and taffy (candy)

  • Chocolate ice cream has more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and calcium than taffy (candy).
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 24% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +1262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8200%
Contains more IronIron +9200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%

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.
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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +12566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +230.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1048.5%
Contains more OtherOther +465.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 +283.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 216kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.8g 0.03g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 3.33g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 28.2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 34mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 3mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.01mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 68.48g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.21mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 1mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 416IU 100IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 27µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.09mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.028mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.012mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.002mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.004mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.01µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Folate 16µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.131g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.838g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.121g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.