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

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Important differences between jellies and taffy (candy)

  • Jellies has more manganese; however, taffy (candy) is richer in monounsaturated Fat.
  • Jellies contains less sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Jellies 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 4.3% 2.1% 4.8% 7.1% 3.7% 0.82% 2.6% 3.9% 17% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1700%
Contains more IronIron +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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 3% 0.3% 0% 0% 0.25% 6% 0.68% 12% 4.6% 0% 0.75% 1.5% 5.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4825%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
70% 30%
Protein: 0.15 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 69.95 g
Water: 29.77 g
Other: 0.11 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 ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more WaterWater +513.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 10% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellies Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 266kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.15g 0.03g Jellies
Fats 0.02g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Jellies
Net carbs 68.95g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 69.95g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Jellies
Magnesium 6mg 0mg Jellies
Calcium 7mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 54mg 3mg Jellies
Iron 0.19mg 0.01mg Jellies
Sugar 51.22g 68.48g Jellies
Fiber 1g 0g Jellies
Copper 0.011mg 0mg Jellies
Zinc 0.03mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 6mg 1mg Jellies
Sodium 30mg 52mg Jellies
Vitamin A 5IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0.132mg 0mg Jellies
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.012mg Jellies
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.002mg Jellies
Vitamin B5 0.197mg 0.004mg Jellies
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Jellies
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Folate 2µg 0µg Jellies
Trans Fat 0.131g Jellies
Choline 10.3mg Jellies
Saturated Fat 0.005g 2.049g Jellies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jellies Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
3%
Jellies
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Jellies
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jellies
Jellies contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellies
Jellies is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jellies
Jellies is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Jellies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169642/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.