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

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Important differences between Lemon and Taffy (candy)

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Taffy (candy) is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% more.
  • Lemon contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel 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 +225%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Lemon
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +354.5%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 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 E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3566.7%
Contains more Water +1734.6%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +882.4%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +3566.7%
Contains more Water +1734.6%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +882.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7518.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7518.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.1g 0.03g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 9.32g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 29kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 2.5g 68.48g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 0g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 8mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.01mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 1mg Lemon
Potassium 138mg 3mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 52mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.037mg 0mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg 0mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 22IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.09mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.028mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.012mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.002mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.004mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Lemon
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 2.049g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon 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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.