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

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How are Cocoa bean and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Cocoa bean is higher than Taffy (candy) in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Copper 401% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83533.3%
Contains more IronIron +155100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1785.7%

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.
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% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 +60233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +293.4%
Contains more OtherOther +3291.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57%
Contains more WaterWater +79.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 +423.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 220kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 18.1g 0.03g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 3.33g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 28.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 58.3g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 8mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 3mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.01mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 68.48g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.21mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 1mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 52mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.09mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.028mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.012mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.004mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Trans Fat 0.131g Cocoa bean
Choline 11.4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.838g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.121g Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
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
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.