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

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The main differences between Durian and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium than Durian.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Durian is 29% higher.

Food types used in this article are Durian, raw or frozen 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 Iron +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3800%
Contains more Potassium +14433.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3800%
Contains more Potassium +14433.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%

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.
Durian
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 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 +1235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4800%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Water +1240%
Contains more Other +387%
Contains more Carbs +238%
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 +4800%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Water +1240%
Contains more Other +387%
Contains more Carbs +238%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 23.29g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.47g 0.03g Durian
Fats 5.33g 3.33g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 147kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 0g Durian
Calcium 6mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.43mg 0.01mg Durian
Magnesium 30mg 0mg Durian
Phosphorus 39mg 1mg Durian
Potassium 436mg 3mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 52mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 0.21mg Durian
Copper 0.207mg 0mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg 0mg Durian
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 44IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.028mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.012mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.002mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.004mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0mg Durian
Folate 36µg 0µg Durian
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Durian
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Durian
Saturated Fat 2.049g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g Taffy (candy)
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
Durian 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
28%
Durian
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Durian
Durian is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.