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

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A recap on differences between Mr. Goodbar and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Mr. Goodbar covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 60% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 33% 35% 52% 57% 25% 70% 5.3% 0% 0%
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 +1275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13033.3%
Contains more IronIron +13800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 3% 7.5% 63% 0% 35% 32% 65% 25% 16% 41% 9% 29% 26%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 33% 54% 2%
Protein: 10.22 g
Fats: 33.21 g
Carbs: 54.34 g
Water: 0.45 g
Other: 1.78 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 +33966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +897.3%
Contains more OtherOther +673.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more WaterWater +977.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 31% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.366 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +878.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3508.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mr. Goodbar Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mr. Goodbar Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 538kcal 397kcal Mr. Goodbar
Protein 10.22g 0.03g Mr. Goodbar
Fats 33.21g 3.33g Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Mr. Goodbar
Net carbs 50.54g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 54.34g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 10mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Magnesium 47mg 0mg Mr. Goodbar
Calcium 110mg 8mg Mr. Goodbar
Potassium 394mg 3mg Mr. Goodbar
Iron 1.39mg 0.01mg Mr. Goodbar
Sugar 47.22g 68.48g Mr. Goodbar
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mr. Goodbar
Copper 0.17mg 0mg Mr. Goodbar
Zinc 0.93mg 0.21mg Mr. Goodbar
Phosphorus 163mg 1mg Mr. Goodbar
Sodium 41mg 52mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 125IU 100IU Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 35µg 27µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.09mg Mr. Goodbar
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.028mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.012mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B3 3.44mg 0.002mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.004mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.01µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0.3µg Mr. Goodbar
Folate 38µg 0µg Mr. Goodbar
Trans Fat 0.131g Mr. Goodbar
Choline 47.4mg Mr. Goodbar
Saturated Fat 14.13g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.203g 0.838g Mr. Goodbar
Polyunsaturated fat 4.366g 0.121g Mr. Goodbar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mr. Goodbar 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
27%
Mr. Goodbar
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Mr. Goodbar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.081g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar 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. Mr. Goodbar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168760/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.