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

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Differences between eggs and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, folate, and vitamin B6 than eggs.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 222% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4100%
Contains more IronIron +11800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%

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.
Egg
Egg
11
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +41833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +218.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1438.6%
Contains more OtherOther +365.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8075%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 +386.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1068.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0mg 222%
Cholesterol 373mg 9mg 121%
Selenium 30.8µg 0.7µg 55%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.01µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.012mg 39%
Carbs 1.12g 91.56g 30%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.004mg 28%
Protein 12.58g 0.03g 25%
Phosphorus 172mg 1mg 24%
Iron 1.19mg 0.01mg 15%
Vitamin A 149µg 27µg 14%
Calories 155kcal 397kcal 12%
Folate 44µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Fats 10.61g 3.33g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.121g 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.21mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.838g 8%
Saturated fat 3.267g 2.049g 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.09mg 6%
Potassium 126mg 3mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 8mg 4%
Sodium 124mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.028mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 364mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.