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

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Significant differences between Groat and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Zinc in Groat is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 122% more than Taffy (candy).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat 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 +125%
Contains more Iron +21900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +34600%
Contains more Potassium +15233.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +1042.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +21900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +34600%
Contains more Potassium +15233.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +1042.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%

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.
Groat
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 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 B1 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44066.7%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Other +813%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Equal in Fats - 3.33
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 +44066.7%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Other +813%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Equal in Fats - 3.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +758.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +758.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 13.25g 0.03g Groat
Fats 3.4g 3.33g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 343kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Groat
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Calcium 18mg 8mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 0.01mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 0mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 1mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 3mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 52mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.21mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 0.7µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.028mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.012mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.002mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.004mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0mg Groat
Folate 30µg 0µg Groat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.131g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 2.049g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.838g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.121g Groat
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.308g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat 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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.