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

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What are the differences between Ice cream and Taffy (candy)?

  • Ice cream is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% more.
  • Ice cream has 145 times more Vitamin B5 than Taffy (candy). While Ice cream has 0.581mg of Vitamin B5, Taffy (candy) has only 0.004mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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 +1500%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +6533.3%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +6533.3%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -35%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +321%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3800%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +321%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3800%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +1157.7%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Carbs +288%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +11566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +1157.7%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Carbs +288%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.5g 0.03g Ice cream
Fats 11g 3.33g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 207kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 21.22g 68.48g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 8mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 1mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 3mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.69mg 0.21mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 100IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 27µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.09mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.028mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.012mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.002mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.004mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.01µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.838g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.121g Ice cream
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
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.