Macaroon vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between macaroon and taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) contains less copper, fiber, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium than macaroon.
- Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.
- Macaroon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +871.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 2.049g | 82% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 3.33g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 91.56g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 0.03g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.121g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 397kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +9966.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +577.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +643.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +569.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.8% |
