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

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 71% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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 +487.5%
Contains more Iron +35700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17200%
Contains more Potassium +3666.7%
Contains more Zinc +442.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +35700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17200%
Contains more Potassium +3666.7%
Contains more Zinc +442.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%

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 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 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 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35233.3%
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Water +302.1%
Contains more Other +378.3%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 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 +35233.3%
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Water +302.1%
Contains more Other +378.3%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfinger 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 Ladyfinger Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 10.6g 0.03g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 3.33g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 363kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 0g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 8mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 0.01mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 1mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 3mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 1.14mg 0.21mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 556IU 100IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 27µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.028mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.012mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.002mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.004mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.01µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.838g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.121g Ladyfinger
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
Ladyfinger 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
41%
Ladyfinger
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.973g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger 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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.