Malt vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between malt and taffy (candy)
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B5 in malt is higher than in taffy (candy).
- Malt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 17% more than taffy (candy).
- Malt contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5633.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +671.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +8750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
3.29 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
81.34 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1577.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717.5% |
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Fats
~3.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.208 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.049g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.838g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 91.56g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.01µg | 17% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 397kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.012mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.004mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 0.03g | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 0.002mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 2.049g | 1% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 3.33g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Sodium | 60mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 0.838g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins