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

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What are the main differences between molasses and taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5 than molasses.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 67% higher.
  • Molasses contain less saturated fat.

We used Molasses and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 +2462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48700%
Contains more IronIron +47100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2442.9%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 WaterWater +350.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1334.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2518.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg 67%
Iron 4.72mg 0.01mg 59%
Magnesium 242mg 0mg 58%
Copper 0.487mg 0mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg 52%
Potassium 1464mg 3mg 43%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.7µg 31%
Calcium 205mg 8mg 20%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.004mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.018g 2.049g 9%
Carbs 74.73g 91.56g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.002mg 6%
Calories 290kcal 397kcal 5%
Fats 0.1g 3.33g 5%
Phosphorus 31mg 1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.838g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.012mg 1%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.21mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.03g 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.121g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.