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

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Differences between Fondant icing and Taffy (candy)

  • Fondant icing contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Taffy (candy).

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Iron ~0.01mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 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 WaterWater +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +16550%
Contains more OtherOther +283.3%
~equal in Carbs ~91.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 373kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0.02g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 93.18g 91.56g Fondant icing
Carbs 93.18g 91.56g Fondant icing
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Fondant icing
Calcium 3mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 4mg 3mg Fondant icing
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Sugar 88.9g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.003mg 0mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 11mg 52mg Fondant icing
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.012mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
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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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing 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
0%
Fondant icing
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.