Maple sugar vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between maple sugar and taffy (candy)
- Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, iron, copper, calcium, and potassium than taffy (candy).
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 192% more.
- Taffy (candy) contains less sugar.
- Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple sugar is 63, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, maple 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 | +1025% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +9033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2785.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1565% |
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Carbs
~91.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
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 | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1209.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0mg | 192% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.21mg | 53% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.01mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 2.049g | 9% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 397kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 91.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.