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

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A recap on differences between Ice pop and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less Iron.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 54 times less Iron than Ice pop. Ice pop contains 0.54mg of Iron, while Taffy (candy) contains 0.01mg.
  • Ice pop has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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 Iron +5300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +5300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1559.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1287.5%
Contains more Carbs +376.1%
Contains more Other +475%
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 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 Water +1559.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1287.5%
Contains more Carbs +376.1%
Contains more Other +475%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1543.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.3%
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1543.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0.24g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 19.23g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 79kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 13.66g 68.48g Ice pop
Calcium 0mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.54mg 0.01mg Ice pop
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Ice pop
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 15mg 3mg Ice pop
Sodium 7mg 52mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.15mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Ice pop
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Ice pop
Trans Fat 0.131g Ice pop
Saturated Fat 0.013g 2.049g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
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 pop 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
0%
Ice pop
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.