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

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A recap on differences between Gratin and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Gratin covers your daily Copper needs 18% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +6300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +13100%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +6300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +13100%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +164%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 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 A +164%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16766.7%
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Water +1425.8%
Contains more Other +804.3%
Contains more Carbs +712.4%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +16766.7%
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Water +1425.8%
Contains more Other +804.3%
Contains more Carbs +712.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Gratin Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 5.06g 0.03g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 3.33g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 132kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 8mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.01mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 1mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 3mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.69mg 0.21mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 100IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 27µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.028mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.012mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.002mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.004mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.838g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.121g Gratin
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
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.684g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.