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

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The main differences between milk and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5 than milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for milk is 19% higher.
  • Milk is lower in saturated fat.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index than milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 CalciumCalcium +1462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4900%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.4%

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.
Milk
9
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8925%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
3
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +11133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1754%
Contains more OtherOther +226.1%
Contains more FatsFats +243.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1734.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 4.99g 91.56g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.01µg 19%
Calories 42kcal 397kcal 18%
Phosphorus 95mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.012mg 13%
Calcium 125mg 8mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.004mg 7%
Protein 3.37g 0.03g 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.633g 2.049g 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 0.7µg 5%
Potassium 150mg 3mg 4%
Fats 0.97g 3.33g 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.21mg 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 0.838g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.121g 1%
Cholesterol 5mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Copper 0.01mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 91.56g N/A
Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 5.2g 68.48g N/A
Sodium 44mg 52mg 0%
Manganese 0.003mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Milk
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk 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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.